What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Product Design Engineer position at Pump Studios?
WHO WE ARE
At Pump, we value and support our clients’ mission. We are proud to develop products and solutions that have meaningful impacts on daily life, communities, and beyond.
We are an innovative team with diverse backgrounds in consumer electronics, industrial products, rugged solutions, and product design implementation. We share a passion for problem-solving, as well as a curiosity and focus on excellence.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Product Design Engineer who can take ownership of product development work on their projects, and drive designs from early concept through production.
You will work across the full product development cycle, developing concepts, building detailed CAD models, creating prototypes, and supporting manufacturing. This role requires strong technical judgment, practical design experience, and the ability to move projects forward.
Successful candidates:
- Take ownership of their work and project outcomes
- Thrive in 3D and 2D CAD, client collaboration, and managing project timelines
- Generate creative solutions and validate their feasibility through engineering analysis and prototyping
- Translate client requirements into clear technical direction and project goals
- Engage actively in technical discussions and enjoy solving complex problems
- Apply their skills across a variety of product types and industries
- Are comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone and tackling new challenges
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of professional mechanical product design experience
- Proven success delivering products from concept through production
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and/or PTC Creo preferred)
- Experience with complex surfacing and top-down design methodologies
- Strong experience designing multi-component assemblies and mechanical mechanisms
- Experience defining product architecture, including part breakout and material selection
- Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as: injection molding, sheet metal, machining, casting, etc.
- Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered, please submit:
- Current resume
- Portfolio of mechanical design work (products, mechanisms, assemblies, and prototypes you have designed)
Selected candidates will be asked to complete a CAD/design challenge based on a project brief provided by Pump Studios.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.