Product Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of critical aerospace safety devices for a leading manufacturing organization in Fort Lauderdale. The role bridges concept and production, ensuring components meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and optimize design plans, selecting components and materials to minimize cost while meeting safety, regulatory, and functional requirements.
• Analyze complex data to develop and refine mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and electromechanical components and systems.
• Design sophisticated components and systems that improve economy, operational safety, advanced control, and performance.
• Direct and coordinate fabrication, building, or modification of prototype equipment, working closely with manufacturing teams.
• Author and execute qualification reports to demonstrate that designs meet operational performance and specifications.
• Troubleshoot, alter, and modify existing designs to resolve performance gaps and optimize functionality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands‑on component design experience with steel and aluminum (minimum 2 years acceptable).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, especially SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.

Required skills

• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD modeling
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $87,000‑$93,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact aerospace safety devices.