Product Developer

Pioneer Square Brands•High Point, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Square Brands is a dynamic and innovative company in the consumer goods industry, committed to delivering high-quality products through excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With brands like Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT, they specialize in mobile technology accessories. The company has offices in High Point, North Carolina, and Manila, Philippines. They are seeking a motivated Product Developer to join their growing team, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including profit sharing. This role involves transforming product concepts and customer requirements into manufacturable products, supporting the entire product development lifecycle from concept to manufacturing implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to create and modify 3D CAD models, working cross-functionally to deliver quality products on schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related technical field
2-3 years of experience in product development, product design, industrial design, or mechanical design.
Proficiency with 3D CAD and design software (e.g., SolidWorks and or Onshape)
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to apply basic engineering concepts
Basic understanding of product development and manufacturing processes
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience developing consumer products (home goods, lifestyle, electronics, or similar)
Understanding Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, DFMEA, ECO’s, Bill of Materials, and product launch support.
Familiarity with prototype fabrication (3D printing), injection molding, and product testing.
Experience working with local and external manufacturing partners and vendors.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, and product documentation.
Develop product concepts and design solutions that meet customer, business, and manufacturing requirements.
Apply basic mechanical engineering principles to solve product performance, durability, and usability challenges.
Support prototype development, Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), product testing, validation, sample reviews, and design iterations.
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost.
Prepare and maintain product specifications, BOM support, tolerance notes, revision updates, and ECO documentation.
Collaborate with R&D to maintain design intent while improving production feasibility.
Work with manufacturing partners to review tooling feedback, production issues, materials, assembly methods, and cost improvements.
Participate in Design Reviews and provide technical recommendations for product improvements.
Assist with material selection, tolerance analysis, assembly methods, and product specifications.
Investigate product issues, identify root causes, and assist with implementing solutions.
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