New Product Development Engineer (Lighting)

About Us

SPI Lighting designs and manufactures high-quality, American-made architectural and performance luminaires. Located on the southwest side of Mequon, we offer a clean and organized work environment where innovation meets craftsmanship. Our company culture is rooted in integrity, growth, and teamwork — and we're looking for motivated individuals to join us!

About the Role

SPI is looking for a creative and technically skilled New Product Engineer to join our team at SPI Lighting, a leader in innovative lighting solutions. This role sits at the intersection of design and engineering , ideal for someone who not only understands how things work—but how they should look and feel. Someone who can not only envision compelling new product forms that align with our customers' needs, but also has the technical expertise to engineer those designs for real-world manufacturing . This role requires a unique balance of creativity and practicality : the ability to translate abstract ideas into beautiful, functional products that are feasible to produce at scale. If you thrive at the intersection of form and function , and you're passionate about bringing thoughtful, customer-driven products to life, we'd love to talk.

Design is not just how it looks— it's how it works, how it feels, and how it's experienced

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new light fixtures using a phase-gate process and 2D / 3D CAD tools.
• Translate product specifications into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Intuitively create form and proportions that elevate a product beyond utility.
• Approach design as an iterative, exploratory process that balances creativity with constraints.
• Create products that resonate with users , feel intentional, and align with our brand's visual and functional language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing) to ensure successful and timely project execution.
• Prepare and verify bills of material (BOMs) and other documentation for product releases.
• Participate in customer and vendor interactions related to product design and development.
• Stay informed about new lighting technologies, components, and industry trends.
• Work with UL standards and certification processes
• Support the production team by helping resolve technical or assembly-related issues.
• Identify potential opportunities for design or utility patents
• Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

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Why Join Us

Ready to shape the future of lighting design?

Apply now and bring your engineering expertise to a company that thrives on turning bright ideas into brilliant products

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