Mechanical Engineer- NPD

Clopay•Mason, OH

6d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clopay Corporation is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its New Product Development team in Mason, Ohio. The role supports the design, prototyping, testing, validation, and launch of next-generation sectional, rolling, and coiling overhead door systems. It combines 3D parametric CAD design with hands-on work in the R&D shop, including building prototypes, creating test fixtures, conducting tests, and troubleshooting failures. The engineer works with Project Managers, Senior NPD Engineers, R&D technicians, and other stakeholders to move products from concept through market launch.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
At least 5 years of professional product design or development experience.
Fluency in 3D CAD modeling and parametric design; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
Strong understanding of how fabrication methods affect design viability.
Comfort using hand tools and power tools and a genuine interest in hands-on shop prototyping and testing.
Strong analytical skills and a methodical, structured approach to root-cause failure analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and explain complex mechanical systems to technical and non-technical colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
Hands-on hobbies that develop practical mechanical intuition, such as restoring classic cars, rebuilding engines, woodworking, custom machining, welding, or building projects in a home shop.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design sectional, rolling, and coiling overhead door systems, translating ideas into manufacturable parts.
Support Project Managers and Senior NPD Engineers in completing project deliverables, milestones, and testing procedures.
Develop firsthand understanding of customer needs and the competitive landscape, and translate insights into engineering requirements.
Communicate designs and ideas to stakeholders, including shop floor associates and engineering leadership.
Work with R&D technicians to build, assemble, and test engineering prototypes.
Create custom test fixtures and automated test protocols to validate designs against real-world stresses and structural and life-safety codes, including ASCE, IBC, and UL requirements.
Diagnose component failures and wear during high-cycle testing, identify root causes, and prototype design solutions.
Use Autodesk Inventor to create detailed part and assembly drawings and develop parametric design standards.
Develop engineering calculations and configurations for variable product lines and implement them in company systems.
Assist with product launches through the engineering change order process and write installation instructions for field technicians.