Manufacturing Product Design Engineer
What Does a Professional in this Career Do?
A Manufacturing Product Design Engineer is responsible for the design of a new product, with specific reference to the manufacturing processes behind it. May also be partially responsible for engineering of materials, graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
Job Outlook
There were 3 Manufacturing Product Design Engineer job postings in North Carolina in the past year and 42 in the United States.
In combination with other careers in the Industrial Designer industry, which includes the Manufacturing Product Design Engineer career, the following graph shows the number of people employed for each year since 2016:
Salary
Many new Manufacturing Product Design Engineer jobs have salaries estimated to be in the following ranges, based on the requirements and responsibilities listed in job postings from the past year.
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Percentiles represent the percentage that is lower than the value. For example, 25% of estimated salaries for Manufacturing Product Design Engineer postings in the United States in the past year were lower than $0.
Education and Experience
Posted Manufacturing Product Design Engineer jobs typically require the following level of education. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list education requirements.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 73.81% |
| Master's Degree | 2.38% |
| Doctoral Degree | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Posted Manufacturing Product Design Engineer jobs typically require the following number of years of experience. The numbers below are based on job postings in the United States from the past year. Not all job postings list experience requirements.
| Years of Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | 52% |
| 3 to 5 years | 44% |
| 6 to 8 years | 4% |
| 9+ years | 0% |
Skills
Below are listings of the most common general and specialized skills Manufacturing Product Design Engineer positions expect applicants to have as well as the most common skills that distinguish individuals from their peers. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is also listed.
Baseline Skills
A skill that is required across a broad range of occupations, including this one.
- Communication (61.9%)
- Problem Solving (61.9%)
- Innovation (45.24%)
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) (33.33%)
- Collaboration (28.57%)
- Prioritization (28.57%)
- Detail Oriented (26.19%)
- Willingness To Learn (23.81%)
- Aesthetics (23.81%)
- Management (16.67%)
Defining Skills
A core skill for this occupation, it occurs frequently in job postings.
- New Product Development (87.18%)
- Manufacturing Processes (58.97%)
- Product Design (64.1%)
- Mechanical Engineering (46.15%)
- SolidWorks (CAD) (46.15%)
- Design For Manufacturability (33.33%)
- Prototyping (46.15%)
- Project Management (23.08%)
- Computer-Aided Design (38.46%)
- Continuous Improvement Process (23.08%)
- Manufacturing Engineering (12.82%)
- Tooling (17.95%)
Necessary Skills
A skill that is requested frequently in this occupation but isn’t specific to it.
- 3D Modeling (35.9%)
- Lean Manufacturing (12.82%)
- Industrial Design (41.03%)
- Molding (Manufacturing Process) (33.33%)
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) (33.33%)
- Product Engineering (15.38%)
- Printed Circuit Board (33.33%)
- Product Quality (QA/QC) (15.38%)
- Materials Science (30.77%)
- Machining (15.38%)
- Plastic Materials (33.33%)
- Supply Chain (7.69%)
- Injection Molding (25.64%)
- Purchasing (15.38%)
- Technical Documentation (28.21%)
- Electrical Engineering (12.82%)
- Cost-Of-Production Theory Of Value (28.21%)
- Rapid Prototyping (25.64%)
- Technical Drawing (28.21%)
- CNC Machining (25.64%)
- Parametric Design (25.64%)
- Generative Design (25.64%)
- Fusion 360 (CAD Software) (25.64%)
- AutoCAD DXF (25.64%)
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) (25.64%)
- Compression Molding (25.64%)
- Engineering Design Process (12.82%)
- Electronic Components (25.64%)
- Process Engineering (7.69%)
- G-Codes (25.64%)
- Silicone (25.64%)
- Production Process (10.26%)
- Usability Testing (25.64%)
- User-Centered Design (25.64%)
- User Experience (UX) (25.64%)
- Standard Template Library (STL) (25.64%)
- Product Improvement (12.82%)
- Process Improvement (12.82%)
- Tooling Design (2.56%)
- Workflow Management (5.13%)
- Fabrication (7.69%)
- Industry Standards (12.82%)
- Six Sigma Methodology (7.69%)
- Commercialization (5.13%)
- Procurement (7.69%)
- Electronics (5.13%)
Salary Boosting Skills
A professional who wishes to excel in this career path may consider developing the following highly valued skills. The percentage of job postings that specifically mention each skill is listed.
- Manufacturing Processes (76.67%)
- Product Engineering (20%)
- Prototyping (60%)
Alternative Job Titles
Sometimes employers post jobs with Manufacturing Product Design Engineer skills but a different job title. Some common alternative job titles include:
- Product Manufacturing Engineer
- Product Designer
- Relocation Assistant
- Staff Engineer
- Innovation Engineer
- Manufacturing Design Engineer
- Engineer
- Product Engineer
- New Product Introduction Engineer
- Design Lead
Similar Occupations
If you are interested in exploring occupations with similar skills, you may want to research the following job titles. Note that we only list occupations that have at least one corresponding NC State Online and Distance Education program.
- Product Development Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer (General)
- Manufacturing Assembly Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Mechanical Product Design Engineer
- Research & Development Engineer
Common Employers
Here are the employers that have posted the most Manufacturing Product Design Engineer jobs in the past year along with how many they have posted.
United States
- Kohler (5)
- Jobot (4)
- Elkay (2)
- Kelly Services (2)
- Keco (2)
- HRU Technical Resources (1)
- Hti (1)
- Emerge (1)
- Russell Tobin (1)
- LaGrange College (1)
North Carolina
- Elkay (2)
NC State Programs Relevant to this Career
If you are interested in preparing for a career in this field, the following NC State Online and Distance Education programs offer a great place to start!
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