Our client, who is a growing engineering-focused organization in the Albany, NY area is seeking a Design Engineer to join its research and development team. This role is well suited for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys product development, testing, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

Position Overview:
The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and validation of new and existing products. This individual will play a key role in translating customer and regulatory requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute design verification and validation plans
• Develop and document test procedures, fixtures, lab setups, and test reports
• Perform engineering analysis to solve complex design and performance challenges
• Conduct and support design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)
• Build expertise in applicable industry codes, standards, and compliance requirements
• Communicate effectively with customers to understand needs and provide technical support
• Support new product development from concept through production
• Create detailed 3D models, part drawings, and bills of materials using CAD software
• Assist manufacturing with production of first-article builds and design-for-manufacturing considerations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and other projects as assigned
• Travel to customer locations as needed