Georgfischer

Product Design Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGeorgfischer
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Oct 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Product Design Engineer. This position isresponsible for the design and development of tools and equipment for use in the installation of plastic piping systems.

As a hybrid role, this position offers flexibility while maintaining regular collaboration with production, operations and project teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the mechanical design of plastic piping system installation tools and equipment
Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for applicable tooling and equipment.
Perform Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Perform rapid prototyping and be hands-on with product testing.
Understand and utilize DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles to help ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies.
Create detailed product drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Create product bills of material and routings.
Create and maintain tools and equipment user instructions.
Oversee the product life cycle management of existing products Oversee the ECO (Engineering Change Order) process for responsible products.
Participate in feasibility studies and costing estimates for new products.
Be the project manager or contributing member of applicable new product development projects.
Provide timely engineering support to Production, Product Management, Sales, Customers as required.
Work closely with Product Management to review the existing product portfolio to identify and implement cost reduction and performance enhancement opportunities.
Work closely with Product Management and Sales to understand customer pains and then provide effective solutions to address.

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Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand and create complex plans or diagrams (e.g., blueprints)
Self-starter/Acts on own initiative making decisions after a thorough evaluation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Light travel (both domestically and internationally) should be expected.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field required.5+ years of tool and/or equipment design.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software to develop product designs.
Prior experience in piping system design and/or field experience with piping systems is desirable.
Hydraulics experience is desirable.
Electromechanical experience is desirable.
Project management experience

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Hybrid Schedule with part time in office attendance.
Eye/hand coordination for more than 50% of the time
Visual strain for more than 50% of the time
Listening, sitting, bending, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding

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