Senior Product Design Engineer

The Senior Product Design Engineer will lead end-to-end product design and release activities at Jaypro Sports, partnering with a cross-functional group to move concepts into full-scale manufacturing. This onsite role in Waterford, CT also includes oversight of documentation, ERP build setup, and ECN and revision control for product updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2-3 people to support new product design and release.
• Lead development of new products from initial concept through design, manufacturing, and release.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring integration into the production line for full-scale manufacturing.
• Oversee prototype production runs to support timely manufacture of new designs.
• Develop product structures and routings in ERP.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including bill of materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with internal design resources on manufacturing drawings and revisions.
• Conduct product testing and evaluations to confirm products meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Assemble and perform first piece inspections for external vendor products and provide supplier feedback as needed.
• Identify improvement opportunities in existing products and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Develop strategies to optimize packaging for protection, cost reduction, and bulk shipment needs.
• Oversee the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process for all product updates or modifications.
• Enforce revision control and corrective action plans associated with ECNs.
• Address field issues involving manufacturing defects or incorrect hardware.
• Support Customer Service with product-related questions or concerns.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions, including product reworks, manufacturing process adjustments, and design modifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, with BSME or BSCE preferred.
• 5 years of experience (5-7 years in a manufacturing setting preferred).
• Proficiency in solid modeling, ideally with Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with PDM systems, preferably Autodesk Vault.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Syteline.
• Ability to demonstrate strong ownership through initiative with minimal supervision.
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with effective problem-solving skills.
• Capability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Ability to complete projects and meet project deadlines.

Preferred / Additional Knowledge

• Knowledge of various materials and fabrication processes.
• LEAN principles training preferred.

Tools and Systems

• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Vault
• Syteline
• ERP
• PDM

Compensation and Employment Details

• Salary: USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person
• Commute / Location Requirement: Waterford, CT 06385 (Required)
• Relocation: Relocate before starting work to Waterford, CT 06385 (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance