Product Development Engineering

Hunter Douglas•Sarasota, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hunter Douglas is a leading manufacturer of window coverings and architectural products with over 100 years of innovation. We are seeking driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial candidates. This role supports new product development, cost and quality improvements, and sustaining engineering activities for exterior products, including outdoor screens, awnings, and shading systems. The engineer will collaborate with various departments and suppliers to deliver robust, manufacturable designs that meet performance, durability, aesthetic, and regulatory requirements for outdoor environments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required or equivalent experience.
Solid knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including statics and dynamics.
Proficiency with NX and/or SolidWorks CAD software.
Knowledge of plastic injection molding and extrusion design.
Familiarity with metrology tools and statistical analysis methods.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration and continuous learning mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies for consumer or architectural products preferred.
Experience with exterior or outdoor products is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and validate mechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies for exterior products such as screens, awnings, frames, brackets, drive systems, and mounting hardware.
Develop solutions for new product introductions, product enhancements, and quality or field-related issues.
Use parametric 3D CAD tools (NX and/or SolidWorks) to create models, assemblies, and production drawings.
Design with consideration for outdoor environmental exposure including wind loads, UV, temperature extremes, moisture, corrosion, and long-term durability.
Define design requirements, test criteria, and validation methods to ensure safety, performance, durability, and compliance with applicable standards.
Conduct design reviews, tolerance stack-ups, DFMEA, and statistical analysis to ensure design robustness.
Plan and execute functional, durability, and life-cycle testing; analyze test data and recommend design improvements.
Perform root cause analysis using data-driven methods and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches.
Lead or support tooling development, approve first article inspections, and drive design-for-manufacturing efforts.
Collaborate with fabrication and operations teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
Utilize rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, to validate and refine designs.