Product Manager

Product Manager – Mechanical Engineering

Company: 29th Street Capital

Department: Product Development & Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Product Manager leads mechanical product development initiatives from initial design and concept development through engineering validation and manufacturing implementation. This role connects customer requirements and business objectives with engineering solutions, coordinates project schedules, and ensures effective collaboration across design engineering, manufacturing, and other technical teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering, product development, and manufacturing processes, along with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical, reliable, and manufacturable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product requirements, technical specifications, and system design objectives based on customer and business needs.
• Coordinate project management, scheduling, resource planning, and communication across design engineering, manufacturing, and other departments.
• Lead mechanical product development projects, including machine design, mechanical design, and engineering validation.
• Oversee 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and design documentation.
• Utilize CAD software for 3D modeling and mechanical drafting, including SolidWorks, Creo, and other engineering design platforms.
• Coordinate tolerance analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Review engineering designs against applicable ASME codes, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to evaluate product manufacturability, production processes, and design improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis to investigate product performance issues, design defects, and manufacturing challenges.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on CNC machining, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and related manufacturing technologies where applicable.
• Monitor product development milestones, project schedules, technical deliverables, and implementation progress.
• Communicate product updates, technical requirements, and project recommendations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, product development, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, machine design, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Working proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks, Creo, or comparable 3D modeling platforms.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA, and applicable ASME standards.
• Experience with project scheduling, technical documentation, and engineering design reviews.
• Familiarity with CNC manufacturing, PLC systems, and production processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, or Arduino is an advantage.
• Experience with BIM tools or related engineering design platforms is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Product Development
• Product Requirements & System Design
• Machine Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• 3D CAD Modeling
• SolidWorks / Creo
• Engineering Drawings & Drafting
• GD&T
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Manufacturing Engineering
• CNC Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Pay: $90,000.00 - $109,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606