Senior Product Engineer

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

• 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.
  
  

Senior Product Engineer Requirements

• 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.
  
  

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