Senior Product Design Engineer

Laitram

• $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of engineering experience, preferably in Product Development
  • Proficiency in Solid Modeling software (SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor)
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design standards
  • Experience in the product development lifecycle from concept to launch

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems using engineering principles
  • Oversee the entire new product development process from problem definition to release
  • Conduct studies based on customer feedback to define performance requirements
  • Develop project scope and engineering specifications
  • Manage design reviews and prototype evaluation
  • Ensure successful product launches through cross-department collaboration
  • Collaborate with patent attorneys to file for new patents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting personal and professional growth
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Family-friendly policies, including paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health services
  • Wellness initiatives and on-site fitness centers at select locations
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth in a stable, values-driven culture
Full Job Description
Intralox is currently seeking a mechanical engineer for our New Product Development Team to work out of our New Orleans office. In this design focused position, you will be responsible for continuously improving our products and developing new ones. You will transform new ideas into solutions that enable our customers to meet their product handling and throughput needs. The product development process includes the specification, concepting, evaluation, and validation of product solutions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical components and systems by applying principles of general physics, mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, vibration, acoustics, and material science in accordance with mechanical engineering standards and design formulas.
  • Own the outcome of the entire new product development process from problem definition to product release including:
    • Voice of customer studies
    • Definition of customer performance requirements
    • Development of project scope
    • Creation of engineering specifications
    • Concept brainstorms
    • Design reviews
    • Development of virtual and physical prototypes
    • Prototype evaluation
    • Test plan development and execution
    • Field testing and customer feedback
    • Design refinement
    • Product production and system integration
  • Work with teams across the business to ensure successful product launches.
  • Collaborate with in-house patent attorney to file patents for new concepts.


Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • Recent professional experience in Solid Modeling (SolidWorks, Pro-E, Inventor, or similar software)
  • 7+ years engineering experience (preferred in Product Development, Machine Design, Test Equipment Design, etc.)


What We Offer - Employee Benefits at Laitram

At Laitram, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional life.

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based reviews
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing contributions
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with several plan options
  • Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Paid parental leave and other family-friendly policies
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and counseling services
  • Wellness initiatives and on-site fitness centers at select locations
  • A values-driven, stable company culture with long-term career growth opportunities

New Product Development: Engineer Innovation with Intralox

  • https://youtu.be/Jh-dHO8hMMw?si=1EwFgH2ZVs4gsHOk


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