Job ID: MG879146723
Location: Plainville, CT
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 07/27/2026
Project Design Engineer | $73,590 to $136,730 Base Salary | Full Time | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• Competitive base salary of $73,590 to $136,730
• Full time direct hire opportunity with long term career growth
• Lead product realization from concept through production release
• Work with innovative sensing, fluid handling, and electromechanical products used across global industries
• Opportunity to drive engineering improvements through DFx, VAVE, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Design Engineer to lead the detailed design and realization of innovative products from concept handoff through production release. This role serves as the technical bridge between product development and manufacturing, ensuring designs are fully defined, manufacturable, and production ready. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating across multiple functions, and improving products through continuous innovation and engineering excellence.
Responsibilities:
• Lead detailed mechanical product design using SolidWorks, including assemblies, drawings, configurations, design tables, and production documentation
• Develop complete product definitions including BOMs, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and product release packages
• Execute engineering changes, product updates, customer driven configurations, and product lifecycle improvements while maintaining design integrity
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to support production readiness, NPI, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate engineering data across CAD, ERP, PDM, PIM, and related business systems while supporting manufacturability, cost reduction, and product performance
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Three or more years of mechanical product design, sustaining engineering, engineering change management, or product realization experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, including assemblies, drawings, configurations, and design tables. CSWP certification is highly desirable
• Experience with DFx, VAVE, Lean Manufacturing, engineering change processes, BOM management, and production ready product releases
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, casting, assembly, and ERP systems such as JD Edwards
Benefits and Perks:
• Base salary of $73,590 to $136,730
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Your New Organization:
Our client is a global leader in precision sensing and monitoring technologies, delivering innovative products used across industrial, commercial, and critical application environments worldwide. Their collaborative engineering culture emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and product excellence while providing engineers with the opportunity to influence products throughout their entire lifecycle from concept through production and ongoing product evolution.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran founded and family owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $73,590 to $136,730, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and internal pay equity. Please note that hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.

