Engineer II

The Product Engineerwill drive the design and development of innovative, high-quality, and market-ready products for the brandlines within PRADCO Outdoor Products Division (OPD). This role is responsible for designing products that meet consumer needs, are cost-effective, and can be efficiently manufactured. Success requires close collaboration with Management, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Legal, and Salesto deliver solutions that support the strategic goals of OPD.

• Engineer products that advance the market segment, strengthen brand equity, and capture consumer interest.

• Enhance existing technologies and products to meet performance, marketing, and sales expectations while achieving financial targets.

• Partner with Marketing and Sales to align product development with the product manager's launch timelines and market strategies.

• Design and execute modifications to existing products and lead new product development initiatives.

• Create, update, and communicate product specification documents; submit engineering changes promptly to manufacturing.

• Define factory specifications and key measures; collaborate with manufacturing to ensure product quality and durability.

• Maintain engineering procedures throughout the product lifecycle to achieve cost, reliability, and production objectives.

• Follow the new product development process to ensure only approved, requirement-driven products move forward.

• Physically test and evaluate prototypes and finished products in real-world conditions to validate safety, durability, and performance.

• Develop and implement test protocols simulating real-world use to validate product function and durability.

• Research and apply industry standards to product design, instructions, and compliance.

• Support product launch activities in manufacturing and assembly facilities.

• Perform additional duties and projects assigned with efficiency and professionalism.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Collaborative, team-oriented, and effective cross-functional partner.

• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with focus on profitability and results.

• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem-solving under tight timelines.

• Self-motivated, innovative, and results driven.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis, project tracking, and presentations.

• Ability to work in an office environment with extended periods of sitting.

• Must be physically capable of conducting hands-on product testing, including lifting, assembling, and field-testing equipment in outdoor environments as well as sitting for long periods of time.

Preferred Skills

• Background in hunting or outdoor sporting goods.

• Familiarity with PRADCO Outdoor Brands products and regular use of outdoor gear.

• Expertise in root-cause analysis and development of corrective measures.

• Strong analytical and product development capabilities.

• Experience with SolidWorksand other design software (Creo, Autodesk).