Product Design Engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona at Juggernaut Defense LLC

General Description of the Role:

The Product Design Engineer independently develops and delivers mechanical components, assemblies, and product solutions from concept through production. As a core member of the Product Design Engineering team, the role works closely with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and other cross-functional partners to ensure products meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and quality requirements. This role directly contributes to successful product launches, manufacturing efficiency, product reliability, and the company’s ability to deliver innovative solutions to customers.

Company Overview:

Juggernaut Defense LLC designs and manufactures the Juggernaut.Case line of products. These products Protect, Mount, and Connect mobile technology so they can operate in the harshest environments. We develop our products in close collaboration with key user groups including Special Forces, Tactical First Responders, and extreme outdoor enthusiasts. Our products have been deployed to over 100,000 US and coalition force operators around the globe.

We’ve built a team who is ambitious, thrives in a teamwork-oriented environment, and puts pride into delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovation. We look for alignment to our 4 core values:

• Pragmatism: Efficient and direct approach to an end result
• Collaboration: Humble team players
• Ingenuity: Apply core expertise to solutions
• Integrity: Character, honor, and trust

What We’re Offering:

• Competitive salary +10 paid holidays + 2 weeks of vacation per year + paid sick time
• 401K with match to 4%
• Excellent medical coverage including Health, Dental, Vision 100% paid for employee and available for family members
• 25,000 Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance 100% paid for employees
• An exciting work environment with a great team that’s making an impact

What You’ll Do in this Role:

Product Design & Development:

• Independently design mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems from concept through production.
• Translate product requirements into functional, durable, and manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Develop and refine concepts using sketching, 3D CAD, rendering, physical mock-ups, and 3D printing.
• Create detailed parametric CAD models, engineering drawings, and product layouts.
• Apply DFMA principles and consider materials, manufacturing processes, assembly, serviceability, and cost.
• Design complex plastic components for injection molding and CNC components/housings for electrical assemblies.
• Balance product performance, durability, manufacturability, and schedule when making design decisions.

Testing & Validation:

• Plan and execute engineering validation testing for assigned components and systems.
• Build, evaluate, and iterate prototypes to validate design concepts and performance.
• Research and apply applicable safety, compliance, and engineering requirements.
• Analyze test results and translate findings into design improvements.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support corrective actions and design changes resulting from testing or production feedback.

Product Documentation:

• Own and maintain engineering documentation for assigned components and products.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and product databases.
• Prepare and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers to resolve design-for-manufacturing issues.
• Support product launches, production builds, and transition from development to manufacturing.
• Ensure designs and documentation remain accurate and aligned with production requirements.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other functions throughout product development.
• Participate actively in design reviews and cross-functional decision-making.
• Communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations clearly.
• Take ownership of assigned technical workstreams and deliver against project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and informal support to Junior Product Design Engineers.
• Contribute to improvements in product development processes, engineering standards, and design practices.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of product development and manufacturing experience, with demonstrated involvement from concept through production.
• Proven experience designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for commercial, industrial, defense, or similarly demanding applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, tolerances, and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA).
• Experience designing complex plastic components for high-volume injection molding.
• Experience designing CNC-machined housings and mechanical components, particularly for electrical housings and assemblies.
• Experience with prototyping, 3D printing, engineering validation testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, technical judgment, accountability, and project execution skills, with the ability to independently manage assigned components or product workstreams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
• Strong proficiency with 3D parametric CAD; Creo experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.

What You Need to be Successful in this Role:

• Attitude is everything: This role requires someone proactive, positive, and collaborative.
• Details are an obsession: This role requires someone who enjoys managing little details without losing the big picture.
• You Do What You Say You’re Going To Do: This role requires someone who is dependable to deliver quality work on time, collaborating with others as needed.
• Small Business is exciting: The ideal candidate enjoys the little quirks of smaller businesses and respects the role they play in the community.

This position description contains the major responsibilities to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to meet the needs of our business.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.