What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Engineer position at Hunter Recruiting?
Mason, OH
The Senior Product Engineer will support cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through production. The position requires strong leadership, project management, and technical problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving environment. They will collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, engineering, suppliers, and testing partners to drive successful execution of product initiatives.
Senior Product Engineer Responsibilities
The Senior Product Engineer will support cross-functional product development initiatives from concept through production. The position requires strong leadership, project management, and technical problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving environment. They will collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, engineering, suppliers, and testing partners to drive successful execution of product initiatives.
Senior Product Engineer Responsibilities
- Meet with business management, marketing, and R&D teams to review product ideas and developmental needs.
- Conduct market research to evaluate comparable products, features, and technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering and marketing stakeholders to assess feasibility and scope.
- Redesign or modify existing products to enhance performance, consumer experience, or cost efficiency.
- Develop detailed design projects, specifications, documentation, and workflow materials.
- Present product concepts, updates, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Oversee engineering and development of product prototypes.
- Perform functional, usability, and durability testing on prototypes.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support and oversee production processes to ensure quality and design intent.
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Prior experience in initiative leadership, project management, marketing operations, or workflow/process ownership.
- Ability to implement structured work processes, manage multifunctional collaboration, and effectively drive multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develops execution plans and manages engagement across various business functions and supplier partners.
- Demonstrated strengths in leadership, agility, collaboration, coaching, discipline, business understanding, and technical competence.
- Skilled in identifying root causes, assessing risk, and determining mitigation strategies.
- Ability to analyze data for reporting, performance tracking, gap analysis, and process improvements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
- Experience reviewing product specifications and technical standards.
- Experience working with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and third-party testing labs.
- Foundational knowledge of key manufacturing processes such as blow molding and injection molding.