Product Design Engineer (II) [211858]

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a globally recognized leader known for pushing the boundaries of technology and design. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking products that shape the future of user and consumer experiences.

Are you a highly skilled engineer passionate about bringing innovative consumer products to life? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to join a pioneering team where your expertise will directly influence the development and mass production of cutting-edge hardware. In this role, you’ll own critical design areas, tackle complex engineering challenges, and deliver high-quality components that delight users worldwide.

Role Responsibilities

• Leverage deep technical knowledge to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable mass-production components, spanning areas like sheet metal, machining, anodization, injection molding, coatings, raw materials, packaging, thermals, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Take ownership of specific user or consumer product design areas, materials, components, or systems of moderate complexity, guiding them successfully through various development milestones.
• Apply advanced engineering fundamentals and analyze complex data to implement innovative and effective solutions for components and systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve urgent, time-sensitive technical issues, ensuring project continuity and success.
• Maintain transparent communication regarding progress and actively seek feedback to refine approaches and deliverables.
• Anticipate and address potential product design issues or risks, performing thorough analysis and validation of designs using appropriate data, and proposing and implementing design improvements.
• Influence cross-functional teams with your engineering expertise in areas such as Radio Frequency (RF), Antenna, Electrical Engineering (EE), Sensor, Materials Science, Operations, Contract Manufacturing (CM) Processes, or Sustainability.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through collaboration and mentorship.
• Develop and implement unique, innovative solutions at the component level.
• Actively seek and integrate senior mentorship to foster continuous professional growth.
• Where applicable, demonstrate design expertise through user- or consumer-focused influence in aesthetic areas like Industrial Design, User Experience, Graphical Artwork, Human Factors, Color, Material, Finish (CMF), usability, or serviceability.

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated design expertise across various product development stages.
• Strong systems thinking capabilities, understanding how components interact within a larger system.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Solid foundation in engineering fundamentals.
• Expertise in technical data analysis and synthesis.
• Extensive knowledge of material properties.
• Proven manufacturing process knowledge.
• Familiarity with cross-functional technologies.
• Understanding of product architecture.
• Experience with hardware systems and subsystems integration.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Join one of the world’s most iconic technology visionaries, consistently recognized as a global leader in digital innovation. Our client offers a high-energy, collaborative environment where you will work alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a multi-billion dollar tech giant, contributing to high-visibility projects that influence how the world connects and learns. For professionals looking to elevate their career, there is no better place to build your portfolio and witness large-scale innovation in action.