Product Development Engineer

Job Description We’re Hiring! Join GRAYL as our next Product Development Engineer . We build industry‑leading water treatment products that empower adventure for our community. Our new hire will help bring novel water treatment devices to life, create cutting‑edge designs, and solve challenging engineering riddles. You’ll be required to draw, CAD, prototype new designs, then test, learn and improve. We’re looking for a CAD wizard who is passionate about solving technical problems and building, testing, and delivering the highest quality products. At GRAYL, we don’t just build products; we engineer essential gear for life’s most challenging expeditions. Our durable, best‑in‑market purifiers are crafted to withstand the harshest conditions, empowering self‑reliant adventure for those who dare to explore. Beyond innovation, we’re driven by purpose: we proudly contribute 1% of annual sales revenue to non‑profit environmental organizations, and our team enjoys 2 paid volunteer days to support causes they believe in. Hybrid position – 2 to 3 days per week in our Seattle office. 4 to 6 weeks per year of travel, including travel abroad, nights in tents, and dirt under fingernails. Job details Job Type: Full‑time Work Location: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in our office in Seattle, WA 98199 Benefits include a stock option plan, 401(k) matching, health, vision, and dental insurance, employee discount, flexible schedule, paid time off, parental leave, relocation assistance, and 2 paid days to donate time to a non‑profit of your choice. Responsibilities Use CAD, 3D prints, and sketching to efficiently explain ideas for prototyping and tooling. Understand consumer needs and pain points to drive research into technology feasibility, materials, and market potential; share findings with stakeholders. Source materials and work with 3rd‑party factories across a diverse supply chain. Build minimum‑viable prototypes and assemble components using 3D printing, saws, glue, and other tools. Test the prototypes using in‑house skills and external labs; create protocols and tests to ensure prototypes meet high standards demanded by GRAYL’s customers. Share findings with colleagues, models, prototypes, and test results in a clear and energetic manner. Collaborate with product managers, developers, content strategists, user researchers, and other designers. Work collaboratively with Product, Research and Engineering partners from concept through completion and future iterations. Work with industrial design team to refine design while maintaining engineering requirements. Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies. Travel regularly – 5 to 7 international and domestic trips per year. Live in or near Seattle; work in the office 2 to 3 times per week with flexible schedule. Who you are Empathetic – relentlessly obsessed with the end‑user and fiercely advocating for their experience. Mechanical aptitude – a technical problem solver who can build and test potential solutions simultaneously. High attention to detail and craft – let small nuances create a seamless, intuitive design. Collaborative – listen, empathize, bring good energy to hard moments, and do what you say. Adaptable – embrace iteration and work at pace, bringing vision and direction amid ambiguity. Tinkerer – natural maker, curious about how things work. Entrepreneurial mindset – understand the larger picture and eager to benefit both the company and customer. Hard Skills Proficient CAD skills, especially OnShape; quickly learn from SolidWorks if needed. Understanding of manufacturing techniques: injection molding, over‑molding, blow molding, metal forming and casting, sonic welding, etc. Basic understanding of electronics and tool‑making principles. Working knowledge of consumer goods manufacturing: plastics, metals, and fabrics; ability to become an expert quickly. 3 to 5 years of product development experience for physical products, ideally with high‑quality packaged consumer goods. Eligibility & Experience Experience researching materials, technologies, and market potential, and converting them into viable product designs. Experience building and testing prototypes, creating test protocols, and working with external labs. Experience sourcing materials and working with manufacturers across global supply chains. Experience designing for rugged, outdoor use and ensuring durability and reliability. Experience designing with CAD, 3‑D printing, and rapid prototyping. About GRAYL GRAYL is a Seattle‑based company that makes innovative water purifiers for international travelers and outdoor explorers. Since 2013, GRAYL purifiers have hydrated more than a million adventurers. The company is brand‑focused, quality‑obsessed, and committed to sustainable practice, contributing 1% of sales to non‑profit environmental organizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr