Product Design Engineer
About The Position
Aero Industries is looking for a Product Design Engineer who enjoys designing innovative products and getting out on the shop floor to see them built. This is not a desk-only engineering role. You'll own projects from concept through production, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and sales to develop products, tooling, and fixtures that improve performance and efficiency. If you're the type of engineer who enjoys both CAD modeling and hands-on problem solving, we'd love to meet you. For more than 80 years, Aero Industries has been an industry leader in designing and manufacturing tarp systems and trailer accessories for customers across North America. As a family-owned company headquartered in Indianapolis, we take pride in our quality products, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. Our engineers don't just create drawings—they help build the future of our 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
Benefits
- Collaborative culture
- Commitment to continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
