What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer - Manufacturing position at Eastlake Search Consultants?
An established manufacturer in the transportation equipment industry is looking for a Product Design Engineer to support the design and development of liquid tank trailers and related components. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects from initial design through production, collaborating with teams across engineering, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing.
The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical design background, enjoys solving technical challenges, and understands how to turn customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop liquid tank trailers, components, and related assemblies.
- Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements to determine design needs.
- Perform engineering calculations, stress analysis, and design reviews.
- Create and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, and detailed production drawings.
- Develop and maintain bills of materials within an ERP system.
- Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Materials teams to support project execution.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, safety requirements, quality expectations, and manufacturing needs.
- Support production by resolving design questions and addressing engineering issues as they arise.
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, including 2D drawings and 3D modeling.
- Experience with engineering calculations, stress analysis, or finite element analysis (FEA).
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, customer specifications, and engineering requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements is a plus.
- Experience with trailers, tanks, pressure vessels, or other complex fabricated equipment is beneficial.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, engineered products.
- A collaborative environment with close interaction between engineering and manufacturing.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Additional employee wellness, safety, and engagement programs.
If you enjoy hands-on engineering and developing practical solutions for real-world manufacturing challenges, this could be a great next step in your career.