Product Development Engineer

About UsThe world of ecommerce has evolved immensely over the past decade and so have we. From a small startup, we have grown our product lineup and reach to become one of the largest North American outdoor lifestyle brands in our product space. Ecommerce has fueled our growth and provided us with an opportunity to provide our customers with innovative lifestyle products that are well engineered, cleanly designed and competitively priced.This is only the beginning however – we have graduated from our startup phase and are entering out “scale-up” stage with a significant amount of runway ahead of us. As a company, we have clear and strong ambitions to further expand our product offering, delve into new markets and become a household brand name in the home space.We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our Product Design team to help in the research, design, engineering and management of new injection molded outdoor products from inception to product release. As a young company, we support our team members’ personal growth and career ambitions with a supportive culture and diverse working space. We are looking for a candidate that is just as excited as we are about the growth of our product lineup and brand.We Offer You· Great comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits.· Fantastic opportunities to grow within the company.· Opportunities to take on unique and diverse tasks.· An open-communication work atmosphere where your voice is heard!About the RoleThe Product Development Engineer will involved in the entire product development cycle from initial product research and feasibility to tooling, packaging, etc. until product release. We provide the opportunity to own the project and be involved in all aspects of product development.Position Responsibilities· Research into the current outdoor accessories and decor market and identification of trends and opportunities· Creation of design concept and product ideation· Creation of 3D drawings while considering limitations relating to size, price, injection molding capabilities etc.· Involvement in the product refinement and testing process· Submission of RFQ to various tooling manufacturers for new product tooling· Assist in the management of tooling manufacturing with third party tool makers· Assist in the management of current company tools· Liaising with the content team to ensure product content (photos/videos) is created accurately and on time· Communicating and working with local and overseas manufacturers and tool makers· Researching new injection molding and manufacturing technologiesExperience & Education· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.· 5+ years of experience in plastic product design and development.· Proficient in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Fusion or similar.· Strong understanding of plastic materials, manufacturing processes, and design for injection molding.· Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques, such as 3D printing.· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.· Detail-oriented and organized, with a passion for creating innovative and functional designs.