Sr. Product Design Engineer (On-site)
About The Position
As a Sr. Product Design Engineer at Lakeshore, you will be responsible for designing consumer products that meet functional, aesthetic, safety, and cost requirements. This role involves contributing technical expertise throughout the entire product development cycle, from concept creation and prototyping to durability evaluation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clearly communicate design intent, and work with a variety of materials to deliver reliable, high-quality product solutions. The position requires a strong understanding of product design principles, including functionality, durability, safety, and cost considerations.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in design engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Proficiency in 3-D CAD design (SolidWorks), including assemblies and detailed drawings
- Strong understanding of product design principles, including functionality, durability, safety and cost considerations
- Experience working with a range of materials (e.g., plastics, metals, wood, textiles, foams)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling techniques for aesthetic and functional parts (Moldflow/FEA)
- Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing activities (e.g., vendor validation, inspections, assembly support, troubleshooting production issues)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with prototyping tools
- EIT and/or PE certification
- CSWP (Certified SolidWorks Professional) certification
- Familiarity with structural packaging principles or furniture design
Responsibilities
- Designing consumer products in SolidWorks, ensuring functionality, durability, safety and alignment with cost targets
- Partnering with Quality to evaluate testing results, address design risks and ensure solutions meet performance requirements
- Representing the engineering perspective in product development discussions, applying technical judgment to align designs with project goals
- Providing detailed responses to engineering and technical requests from cross-functional partners
- Building proof-of-concept models and prototypes using in-house 3-D printers and related tools
- Sharing design concepts and recommendations during product reviews and team discussions
- Collaborating across departments to clearly translate technical concepts and support effective teamwork
- Performing stress analyses to support durability and performance assessment
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
- Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
- On-site preschool for our employees’ children
- On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
- Generous employee discount
- Casual dress
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
