Product Design Engineer

National Presto Industries Inc • Eau Claire, WI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

National Presto Industries is seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join our housewares team! If you love turning big ideas into real, innovative products, we're looking for you! Join a stable, local company where collaboration thrives and a family like atmosphere makes every day rewarding. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, bring fresh ideas to the table, and help fuel a creative, fast-moving environment where innovation is front and center.

Requirements

• BSME, BSEE, BS in Mechanical Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in product design, engineering, and assisting in the manufacture of electromechanical and/or electrothermal consumer products
• Ability to apply technical and engineering knowledge to the development and launch of innovative consumer and/or safety products
• Proficiency for 3D CAD solid modeling and 2D CAD drafting (SolidWorks preferred)
• Knowledge of design and manufacturing methods (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die-casting, machining, painting, welding, general electrical, etc.)
• Understanding of safety/regulatory/environmental requirements such as UL, FDA, etc.
• Understanding of tools, instruments, measurement techniques and processes
• Must possess organizational, planning, analytical, and prioritization skills to successfully support multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of patent process

Responsibilities

• Create the engineering and manufacturing specifications for consumer products
• Utilize 3D CAD to create parts and assemblies establishing the product geometric specification
• Utilize 2D CAD to document critical engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Provide definition and recommendations in procurement of prototypes, models, and samples
• Research and analyze data to assist with improvement activities to products and processes
• Create and edit bills of materials for existing products and derivative projects
• Assist with developing requirements regarding agency certifications, performance, reliability and durability
• Contribute to establishing critical to quality (CTQ) criteria for QC and QA inspections
• Conduct preliminary patent searches, analyze existing patents and publications, and provide support for patent filing and IP protection

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan with a generous 4% employer match

What This Job Offers

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