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Product Design Engineer

Cullman, AL

Posted: 02/24/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 3547619

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on Product Design Engineer who thrives on turning ideas into real, production-ready products. In this role, you’ll take ownership of structural and mechanical designs from early concept through prototype, validation and release. You’ll work at the center of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain, solving practical design challenges, driving improvements and seeing your work move from screen to shop floor to field. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on products that operate in demanding, real-world environments.


What you’ll do

  • Own new product and component development from initial concept through production release
  • Create, analyze and iterate 3D models and 2D drawings using Siemens NX
  • Perform structural and fatigue analysis using ANSYS or similar FEA tools to support design validation
  • Plan and execute validation activities including prototype builds, physical testing and design verification to applicable regulated standards
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-conscious and aligned with sourcing and production needs
  • Build and maintain accurate bills of materials and manage engineering changes (ECRs/ECNs) through release
  • Drive cost saving initiatives through part redesign, supplier selection and outsourced component validation
  • Support manufacturing with engineering problem solving, lean improvement events and timely shop-floor support
  • Investigate warranty and field issues by performing root cause analysis then designing and validating corrective actions
  • Communicate directly with vendors and customers when needed to clarify requirements, resolve technical questions and support implementation
  • Contribute to the growth of the design organization by mentoring engineers, designers and drafters as opportunities arise

What you bring

  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including strength of materials, stress analysis, fatigue life, welding and structural design principles
  • Experience designing and testing products to applicable transportation or industrial standards (DOT, FMVSS, SAE or comparable)
  • Comfort managing shifting priorities while keeping deliverables moving across multiple stakeholders
  • Clear, practical communication style with customers, suppliers and cross-functional partners
  • A self-directed approach with the ability to plan work, execute with minimal supervision and follow through to completion
  • Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Kaizen or VA/VE

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • 3+ years of experience in fabricated structures, heavy equipment, transportation products or similar mechanical OEM environments
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX is required
  • Experience with ANSYS or other FEA tools preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • ERP experience such as Epicor or a similar system is a plus

Work environment and travel

  • Some travel may be required based on project needs, supplier collaboration, customer support and test activities

Meet Your Recruiter

Dani DeLany
Senior Search Consultant

Dani embraces being a professional matchmaker.

She moved into recruiting to take her career to the next level, and she draws on her experiences in customer service, hiring and teambuilding when she guides employers and candidates through the recruitment process.

“I enjoy being in the recruiting business because I like building relationships with people and learning about them,” Dani says. “As a recruiter, my ability to get to know people becomes an asset because I am able to not only learn what companies are looking for but also discern which candidates have the skills and personalities that will fit their needs.”

She gets a rush when candidates and employers go from being a match made in heaven to new colleagues. Dani’s done it time and time again by being attentive, consistent and positive with every client.

“I have the best job in the world,” she says. “I help people move closer to their dreams by finding a job that they love.”

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