Product Engineer – Consumer Hardgoods (Electrical + Mechanical)
2 days ago
Wayne
About Ideavillage Ideavillage is a leading consumer products company behind nationally recognized brands including Copper Fit, MicroTouch, Finishing Touch, and Flawless. We design, develop, and launch innovative hardline items—including grooming tools, shavers, vibration/fitness products, and small battery‑powered devices—distributed across 60,000+ retail locations such as Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. We are expanding our engineering capabilities to support rapid product development with overseas manufacturing partners. Position Overview We are seeking a hands‑on Product Engineer with both electrical and mechanical engineering experience to lead the technical development of our growing portfolio of small appliances, grooming tools, vibration devices, and battery‑powered products. This engineer will partner closely with overseas factories (primarily Asia) to ensure that every new product is engineered for performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost. The role spans concept validation through mass production. Key Responsibilities Product Development & Engineering • Lead engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle: concept → prototypes → EVT/DVT/PVT → production, • Review and refine mechanical and electrical designs (motors, PCBA, wiring, charging systems, battery packs), • Conduct technical tear‑downs, competitive benchmarking, and feasibility assessments, • Create and maintain technical documentation:, • Specifications, • Engineering drawings, • Test protocols, • Validation reports, • Collaborate daily with overseas factories (China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.), • Guide suppliers on design intent, DFM (Design for Manufacture), and tooling considerations, • Develop and execute testing protocols for safety, durability, vibration, noise, electrical performance, charging, and reliability, • Support compliance activities (UL, CE, FCC, CSA, Intertek, etc.), • Work closely with Product Development, QA, Supply Chain, and Leadership, • Communicate technical risks, design changes, timelines, and validation status Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline, • 3–5+ years engineering experience in consumer products, small appliances, personal care devices, electronics, or similar, • Strong hands‑on engineering background in both mechanical & electrical systems, • Experience with offshore manufacturing and ODM/OEM development, • Familiarity with regulatory and safety compliance (UL, CE, FCC, etc.), • Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, • Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation Preferred / Bonus Skills • Experience with:, • Motors and vibration systems, • Lithium‑ion batteries, charging circuits, • Shavers/grooming tools or similar electromechanical devices, • Proficiency with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers, • CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) a plus, • Mandarin/Cantonese conversation skills a plus (not required) Travel • Domestic and international travel: 3–5 times/year for factory visits, pilot builds, and product validations.