New Product Design Engineer Rotation Associate

Steel PartnersMadison, WI
Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Design Engineer Rotational Program is a two-year development program designed to build future engineering leaders across our diversified portfolio of operating companies. This full-time program provides early-career mechanical engineering professionals with immersive, hands-on experience in product design, testing, and sales engineering. Through four structured six-month rotations, participants gain broad exposure to new product development, testing, voice of customer, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration. This associate will contribute to real business outcomes while developing the technical and leadership capabilities needed for long-term career growth within our organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 0–2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or early career engineering experience preferred).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn new concepts, systems, and technologies.
  • Demonstrated interest in product development, manufacturing, testing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel and relocate for rotation assignments.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering projects involving new product development, testing, manufacturing support, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and production teams.
  • Assist with product layouts, engineering documentation, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Audit bills of materials and work instructions to ensure alignment with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Participate in product testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and failure analysis activities.
  • Support project management efforts for both existing and new product development programs.
  • Analyze engineering and manufacturing data to identify opportunities for quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
  • Present project findings and recommendations to engineering and business leadership.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • benefits
  • relocation support
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