Product Design EngineerKey Responsibilities
- Designing and developing product prototypes using CAD software and 3D modeling.
- Collaborating with research and development teams to incorporate usability and marketability into product designs.
- Testing prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve any functionality issues.
- Assessing the viability of production methods and materials to ensure product feasibility from an economic standpoint.
- Staying updated with the latest trends in design and manufacturing technology and integrating them into product designs.
- Working with regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet industry-specific compliance and safety standards.
Key Tasks and Duties
- Collaborative brainstorming and ideation sessions with project teams to identify design requirements and the scope of product projects.
- Detailed drafting of design plans, presenting technical drawings and design proposals to management teams.
- Simulation and analysis of design models to predict product performance under various conditions.
- Coordination with manufacturing teams to implement production processes that are in line with the design specifications.
- Quality assurance testing and troubleshooting post-production to resolve any issues before full-scale manufacture.
- Documentation of design processes and adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
Education and Certification Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
- Knowledge of the full design lifecycle from conceptualization to production.
- Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies is often preferred.