Judge Direct Placement is looking for Product Development Engineer in Denver, CO. This local job opportunity with ID 3639268198 is live since 2026-04-15 13:43:19.

Product Development Engineer

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing industrial manufactured products for a variety of OEM & Industrial applications. This role focuses on optimizing product performance, cost, and manufacturability while collaborating with global cross-functional teams to support product line success.

Location: Denver, CO

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 base salary.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Tuition Reimbursement.2-3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued. 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match. Benefits begin first day of the month following hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain global product design standards.
• Plan and manage global design projects, including schedules, deliverables, and business case execution.
• Lead prototyping, validation testing, and failure analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide engineering support to commercial teams.
• Apply engineering and Six Sigma tools such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE for problem-solving and process improvement.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical design principles and integration with related disciplines.
• Understanding of market standards, competitive differentiation, and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, from concept development to completion.
• Strong analytical skills for experimental design, data analysis, and problem formulation.
• Effective communication and collaboration across global and cross-functional teams.
• Capable of leading small to moderate projects and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in product design, development, prototyping, and testing.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (PTC Creo preferred).
• Experience with hydraulic quick-disconnect couplings or mechanical design preferred.
• Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
• Strong background in clean-sheet design and problem-solving tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE).
• Hands-on approach to engineering and product development.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.
• Effective collaboration in a global, fast-paced environment.