{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8fadfaef1576aec6b7bb931d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fadfaef1576aec6b7bb931d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fadfaef1576aec6b7bb931d","title":"Mechanical Engineer, Product Development","description":"Department: Engineering\nReports to: Director of Engineering and Sales\nStatus: Exempt\nOverview\nThe Product Development Engineer provides technical and creative design, development, and support for products that fulfill customer requirements, working closely with the technical sales team to bring solutions to fruition. This is a individual-contributor role for an engineer who can own projects end to end with minimal oversight.\nCover Letter Required\nAre you a hobbyist — woodworking, automotive tinkering, or another outlet for your mechanical aptitude outside the workplace? We’d love to hear about it. ESP has a diverse group of people who ride motorcycles, work on cars, go off-roading, build woodworking projects, and generally enjoy using their skillset outside the office. Tell us what makes you tick outside the 9-to-5. Please include a cover letter sharing a bit about yourself and your experience.\nAbout Us\nESP Spares serves the semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing industries. We are a small company with roughly 50 employees and a strong track record with our customers. We are a growing company looking for A-players to join our team.\nPrimary Job Responsibilities\nUnder minimal supervision, perform a variety of engineering work designing, improving, and supporting new and existing products using standard engineering practices\nCollaborate with technical sales to outline and document the scope of new products and prepare initial product concepts/visuals to support the sales process\nDesign new products by reverse engineering and/or modifying existing products, or developing from initial concept, to fulfill customer requirements\nProducts generally include: consumable plastic wear components, custom equipment maintenance jigs, electro-mechanical assemblies, repairs/refurbishments/upgrades of existing parts\nUtilize metrology equipment to reverse engineer part dimensions accurately\nDraft precise 3D models of parts and assemblies in CAD\nCreate properly dimensioned drawings, assembly work instructions, and other documentation needed to support manufacturing\nReview external specifications and manufacturing drawings from contract-manufacturing customers to ensure all necessary information to satisfy their requirements is present\nPerform engineering functions including material selection and engineering analysis (load rating, tensile strength, torque specs, etc.) during new product development\nCommunicate with customers, vendors, and other departments to meet project requirements and schedules’\nRepresent engineering department in NPI meetings to review manufacturing steps, labor time estimates, drawings, and lead times\nTrack and document all design work, from concept through production, for assigned projects\nRFQ vendors, gather pricing, and input into the product cost summary\nTravel to customer and vendor sites as needed to support product development or existing products in the field\nSelect the most appropriate vendor from the qualified vendor list for each project, or research and qualify new vendors to diversify ESP's supply base, including on-site capability assessments\nProvide vendors with recommendations for improving their processes and technologies\nResearch new manufacturing methods to fulfill new product requirements or improve existing ones\nAssist with test fixture design and software-related testing capabilities for new or existing products\nAnalyze product failures and drive product improvement in response\nReview current products and optimize designs to improve quality and reduce cost\nEducation and Experience\nB.S. in Mechanical Engineering\n5–10 years of related product design and development experience\nProven track record creating and dimensioning drawings in SolidWorks\nExperience working with outsourced vendors to meet product manufacturing requirements\nExperience with plastic and metal CNC machining, sheet metal forming and welding, 3D printing, and/or other varied manufacturing methods\nExperience designing and integrating multi-component assemblies\nExperience with tolerance analysis\nBackground in material science applied to mechanical engineering, with emphasis on engineering plastics\nUnderstanding of or experience with coatings (anodize, powder coat, fluoropolymer, electropolish, ceramics, etc.)\nExperience in a customer-facing role engaging product stakeholders and end users\nExperience leading or mentoring less-senior engineers is a plus\nExperience with plastics manufacturing (extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, etc.) is a plus\nQA/QC experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus\nExperience with software programming is a plus\nExperience in the semiconductor or aerospace manufacturing industry is a plus\nISO 9001/AS9100 experience is a plus\nSkills / Qualifications\nProficient with SolidWorks®\nAbility to use CMMs, calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, optical comparators, thread pitch mics, height gauges, profilometers, and other analytical measurement equipment\nStrong command of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5\nAble to direct own work and complete requirements with minimal supervision\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills required\nHighly detail-oriented with solid project management skills\nHigh sense of urgency; self-starter eager to take on additional responsibility\nKind and humble\nPhysical Demands / Work Environment\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\nFrequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms\nRequired to sit for long periods of time\nRequired to lift files (up to 50 pounds), turn wrenches, and bend or stand as necessary.\nUse of basic tools and measuring devices\nUsual office working conditions; this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.\nLight warehouse conditions, particularly in shipping and receiving\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus\nThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job evolve.\nPay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Esp Spares","rawCompany":"esp spares","city":"Georgetown","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T21:56:56.561Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333514","title":"Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing","slug":"special-die-and-tool-die-set-jig-and-fixture-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechanical Engineer, Product Development","description":"Department: Engineering\nReports to: Director of Engineering and Sales\nStatus: Exempt\nOverview\nThe Product Development Engineer provides technical and creative design, development, and support for products that fulfill customer requirements, working closely with the technical sales team to bring solutions to fruition. This is a individual-contributor role for an engineer who can own projects end to end with minimal oversight.\nCover Letter Required\nAre you a hobbyist — woodworking, automotive tinkering, or another outlet for your mechanical aptitude outside the workplace? We’d love to hear about it. ESP has a diverse group of people who ride motorcycles, work on cars, go off-roading, build woodworking projects, and generally enjoy using their skillset outside the office. Tell us what makes you tick outside the 9-to-5. Please include a cover letter sharing a bit about yourself and your experience.\nAbout Us\nESP Spares serves the semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing industries. We are a small company with roughly 50 employees and a strong track record with our customers. We are a growing company looking for A-players to join our team.\nPrimary Job Responsibilities\nUnder minimal supervision, perform a variety of engineering work designing, improving, and supporting new and existing products using standard engineering practices\nCollaborate with technical sales to outline and document the scope of new products and prepare initial product concepts/visuals to support the sales process\nDesign new products by reverse engineering and/or modifying existing products, or developing from initial concept, to fulfill customer requirements\nProducts generally include: consumable plastic wear components, custom equipment maintenance jigs, electro-mechanical assemblies, repairs/refurbishments/upgrades of existing parts\nUtilize metrology equipment to reverse engineer part dimensions accurately\nDraft precise 3D models of parts and assemblies in CAD\nCreate properly dimensioned drawings, assembly work instructions, and other documentation needed to support manufacturing\nReview external specifications and manufacturing drawings from contract-manufacturing customers to ensure all necessary information to satisfy their requirements is present\nPerform engineering functions including material selection and engineering analysis (load rating, tensile strength, torque specs, etc.) during new product development\nCommunicate with customers, vendors, and other departments to meet project requirements and schedules’\nRepresent engineering department in NPI meetings to review manufacturing steps, labor time estimates, drawings, and lead times\nTrack and document all design work, from concept through production, for assigned projects\nRFQ vendors, gather pricing, and input into the product cost summary\nTravel to customer and vendor sites as needed to support product development or existing products in the field\nSelect the most appropriate vendor from the qualified vendor list for each project, or research and qualify new vendors to diversify ESP's supply base, including on-site capability assessments\nProvide vendors with recommendations for improving their processes and technologies\nResearch new manufacturing methods to fulfill new product requirements or improve existing ones\nAssist with test fixture design and software-related testing capabilities for new or existing products\nAnalyze product failures and drive product improvement in response\nReview current products and optimize designs to improve quality and reduce cost\nEducation and Experience\nB.S. in Mechanical Engineering\n5–10 years of related product design and development experience\nProven track record creating and dimensioning drawings in SolidWorks\nExperience working with outsourced vendors to meet product manufacturing requirements\nExperience with plastic and metal CNC machining, sheet metal forming and welding, 3D printing, and/or other varied manufacturing methods\nExperience designing and integrating multi-component assemblies\nExperience with tolerance analysis\nBackground in material science applied to mechanical engineering, with emphasis on engineering plastics\nUnderstanding of or experience with coatings (anodize, powder coat, fluoropolymer, electropolish, ceramics, etc.)\nExperience in a customer-facing role engaging product stakeholders and end users\nExperience leading or mentoring less-senior engineers is a plus\nExperience with plastics manufacturing (extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, etc.) is a plus\nQA/QC experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus\nExperience with software programming is a plus\nExperience in the semiconductor or aerospace manufacturing industry is a plus\nISO 9001/AS9100 experience is a plus\nSkills / Qualifications\nProficient with SolidWorks®\nAbility to use CMMs, calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, optical comparators, thread pitch mics, height gauges, profilometers, and other analytical measurement equipment\nStrong command of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5\nAble to direct own work and complete requirements with minimal supervision\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills required\nHighly detail-oriented with solid project management skills\nHigh sense of urgency; self-starter eager to take on additional responsibility\nKind and humble\nPhysical Demands / Work Environment\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.\nFrequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms\nRequired to sit for long periods of time\nRequired to lift files (up to 50 pounds), turn wrenches, and bend or stand as necessary.\nUse of basic tools and measuring devices\nUsual office working conditions; this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.\nLight warehouse conditions, particularly in shipping and receiving\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus\nThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job evolve.\nPay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-04T21:56:56.561Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T21:56:56.561Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Esp Spares","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Georgetown","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8fadfaef1576aec6b7bb931d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fadfaef1576aec6b7bb931d"}}