Product Design Engineer

Aero Industries • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aero Industries is seeking a Product Design Engineer who is passionate about designing innovative products and actively participating in their manufacturing process. This role involves end-to-end project ownership, from initial concept to final production, requiring close collaboration with various departments including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and sales. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of CAD modeling skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, contributing to the development of products, tooling, and fixtures that enhance performance and efficiency. Aero Industries, a family-owned company with over 80 years of leadership in designing and manufacturing tarp systems and trailer accessories, offers a collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement. Engineers here are integral to building the future of the company's products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related engineering discipline
• 5–10 years of product design, manufacturing engineering, or product development experience
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with welding, machining, robotics, or sheet metal fabrication
• Experience designing manufacturing tooling and fixtures
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault or another Product Data Management (PDM) system
• Experience with aluminum fabrication or truck/trailer products
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience performing basic FEA using Autodesk Inventor

Responsibilities

• Design parts, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems using Autodesk Inventor
• Create detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), Bills of Operations (BOOs), and engineering documentation
• Develop prototypes and validate new product designs through testing and first article inspections
• Work directly on the manufacturing floor to install, troubleshoot, and improve products, tooling, and production processes
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Operations throughout the product development process
• Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/ECRs) and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Design tooling and fixtures that improve manufacturability, efficiency, and product quality
• Support custom product requests and technical questions from internal teams and customers
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept through production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level