Product Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Product Development Engineer at Stanadyne

Stanadyne is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support the design and development of gasoline fuel system components. This hands-on role will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to assist in product design, testing, validation, and manufacturing support. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and be eager to grow technical skills in the automotive fuel systems domain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of gasoline fuel system components (e.g., pumps, injectors).
• Prepare engineering documentation including DVPRs, test plans, and reports.
• Support test execution and help summarize test data and findings.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and implement corrective actions under guidance.
• Run DFMEA reviews and risk assessments with engineering teams.
• Help generate and revise CAD models and engineering drawings using Creo or SolidWorks.
• Apply basic GD&T principles and assist with tolerance analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support new product introduction and continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers on technical topics, as appropriate and under supervision.
• Maintain engineering files and documentation in compliance with company standards.
• Gain exposure to engineering tools such as FEA, CFD, or 1D modeling (training may be provided).
• Support the integration of feedback from design reviews and prototype builds.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in product development (automotive or mechanical systems preferred).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (preferably Creo or SolidWorks)
• Basic understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis and mechanical drawing standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work within a team.
• Exposure to or interest in fuel systems, fluid dynamics, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education and/or Experience:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience (related Automotive Gasoline field experience)