Product Engineer Consumer Hardgoods (Electrical Mechanical)

About Ideavillage

Ideavillage is a leading consumer products company behind nationally recognized brands including Copper Fit, MicroTouch, Finishing Touch, and Flawless. We design, develop, and launch innovative hardline items—including grooming tools, shavers, vibration/fitness products, and small battery powered devices—distributed across 60,000+ retail locations such as Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

We are expanding our engineering capabilities to support rapid product development with overseas manufacturing partners.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands on Product Engineer with both electrical and mechanical engineering experience to lead the technical development of our growing portfolio of small appliances, grooming tools, vibration devices, and battery powered products.

This engineer will partner closely with overseas factories (primarily Asia) to ensure that every new product is engineered for performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost. The role spans concept validation through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Engineering

Lead engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle: concept prototypes EVT/DVT/PVT production

Review and refine mechanical and electrical designs (motors, PCBA, wiring, charging systems, battery packs)

Conduct technical tear downs, competitive benchmarking, and feasibility assessments

Create and maintain technical documentation:

Specifications

Engineering drawings

Test protocols

Validation reports

ECNs (Engineering Change Notices)

Factory & Supplier Engagement

Collaborate daily with overseas factories (China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.)

Guide suppliers on design intent, DFM (Design for Manufacture), and tooling considerations

Support pilot builds, pre production runs, and troubleshooting during scale up

Testing, Validation & Compliance

Develop and execute testing protocols for safety, durability, vibration, noise, electrical performance, charging, and reliability

Support compliance activities (UL, CE, FCC, CSA, Intertek, etc.)

Perform root cause analysis (RCCA) on failures and implement corrective actions

Cross Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Product Development, QA, Supply Chain, and Leadership

Communicate technical risks, design changes, timelines, and validation status

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

3–5+ years engineering experience in consumer products, small appliances, personal care devices, electronics, or similar

Strong hands on engineering background in both mechanical & electrical systems

Experience with offshore manufacturing and ODM/OEM development

Familiarity with regulatory and safety compliance (UL, CE, FCC, etc.)

Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation

Preferred / Bonus Skills

Experience with:

Motors and vibration systems

Lithium ion batteries, charging circuits

Shavers/grooming tools or similar electromechanical devices

Proficiency with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analyzers

CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) a plus

Mandarin/Cantonese conversation skills a plus (not required)

Travel

Domestic and international travel: 3–5 times/year for factory visits, pilot builds, and product validations.