What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Rauch & Associates?
Product Development Engineer – Design. Solve. Deliver.
The Opportunity
Join a global manufacturer where your engineering work moves beyond CAD models and into real-world products used across the globe. As a Product Development Engineer, you will take ownership of projects from concept through prototype and into production, solving complex design challenges while directly contributing to the company’s product portfolio.
This is not a “draw and hand off” role. It is hands-on engineering where your decisions influence product performance, safety, and long-term reliability.
Why You’ll Love It
- Real Impact: Work on precision commercial vehicle components where design quality and reliability truly matter.
- Growth Opportunities: Clear career progression toward Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or customer-facing engineering roles.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers and leaders who value initiative, ownership, and problem-solving.
- Meaningful Responsibility: Play a key role in project execution, stepping in to support critical work when leadership is traveling and building credibility as a trusted engineering partner.
- Strong Total Rewards: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off.
What You’ll Do
- Lead product design and development efforts from early concept through production release.
- Create, test, and refine designs while ensuring manufacturability, performance, and efficiency.
- Apply CAD tools (Creo preferred; SolidWorks or Inventor acceptable) along with FMEA methodologies.
- Collaborate with operations, suppliers, and technicians to develop practical, manufacturable solutions.
- Partner closely with the Lead Engineer to share project workload and support broader engineering initiatives.
- Provide guidance to interns or co-op engineers as part of the engineering team.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required (Industrial Engineering also considered).
- 4–5 years of experience in product design and development.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software
- Solid understanding of tolerance stack-ups, dimensional design, and FMEA processes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
What Success Looks Like:
- Designs transition efficiently from concept to production with minimal redesign or rework.
- You become a trusted partner to the Lead Engineer and can confidently take ownership of projects.
- You demonstrate long-term commitment and reliability within the engineering team.
- You build a reputation for precision, sound judgment, and practical engineering solutions.
To get started, please click Apply. We look forward to hearing from you!