Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Qualdoc•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on Mechanical Product Development Engineer to design, improve, and support specialized heavy equipment and mechanical systems. This role covers the full product lifecycle—from concept and engineering through manufacturing, field deployment, testing, and ongoing improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex mechanical problems and working directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, vendors, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent parametric CAD software.
Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ability to validate results using engineering calculations.
Understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Commitment to workplace safety and engineering quality.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel approximately 10% for inspections, customer support, and field activities.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
CSWA or CSWP SolidWorks certification.
Experience designing heavy equipment, cranes, mobile equipment, or industrial machinery.
Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
Experience supporting products through manufacturing and field deployment.
Familiarity with OSHA, ASME, AWS, AAR, or other applicable engineering standards.

Responsibilities

Design new crane systems, heavy equipment, and mechanical components and modify existing equipment.
Turn concepts and field requirements into practical mechanical designs.
Perform reverse engineering and redesign of existing components.
Validate designs using engineering calculations, FEA, CAD modeling, prototyping, and field testing.
Improve equipment performance, manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost.
Maintain and improve standard equipment designs while meeting engineering, safety, and customer requirements.
Manage engineering projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, implementation, and lifecycle support.
Lead crane rebuild and refurbishment activities, including inspections, repair planning, upgrades, testing, and final delivery.
Work with Manufacturing, Operations, vendors, and suppliers to support production schedules and product releases.
Provide technical assistance through troubleshooting, field inspections, on-site support, and emergency response.
Ensure equipment meets applicable specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve technical challenges.
Maintain accurate engineering drawings, calculations, bills of materials (BOMs), and design records.
Support quality assurance, product standardization, and continuous improvement.
Communicate technical information effectively with customers, vendors, manufacturing personnel, and cross-functional teams.
Manage multiple projects and priorities, including changing requirements and emergency response needs.