LIGHT THE WAY FORWARD: DRIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE WHO DEPEND ON RELIABLE ILLUMINATIONPrinceton Tec is Hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to Lead Product Development into the Future.

For 50 years, light has been more than illumination at Princeton Tec—it’s been a promise. A promise to the firefighter entering a smoke-filled building. To the soldier on a moonless patrol. To the cave diver pushing boundaries. Every Princeton Tec product carries this promise: When darkness challenges you, we’ve got your back.

Now, as Princeton Tec celebrates half a century of American manufacturing excellence, they’re lighting the way forward. Multiple groundbreaking products are ready for development—products that will redefine what’s possible in tactical, outdoor, industrial, and dive lighting. Products that will save lives and inspire adventures for the next 50 years.

You’re ready for more than senior-level engineering. You’re ready to lead and develop tomorrow’s talent.

You’ve mastered the product design journey from concept to production. You’ve collaborated across disciplines, turning ambitious ideas into reliable products. Now you want drive innovation that matters, and see your designs manufactured just steps from your desk in their 225,000 sq. ft. facility where CAD becomes reality in real-time—applying your expertise in DFM and advanced engineering along the way. Princeton Tec offers the agility of a family-owned company with the resources of an established manufacturer.

Where your voice shapes strategy. Where “Made in USA” isn’t marketing—it’s your daily reality. Where every product you develop joins a 50-year legacy of keeping people safe when light matters most.

The future of American lighting innovation is being written right now. Will you help lead the way?

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, CONTACT US TODAY.

TODD EVANS

Managing Partner, RJ Evans & Associates
toddevans@rjevans.com
(216) 577-3180 mobile + text
Nashville, TN

BOB EVANS

President, RJ Evans & Associates
bobevans@rjevans.com
(216) 533-3290 mobile + text
Cleveland, OH

BACKGROUND & COMPANY INFORMATION

Princeton Tec stands among America’s true heritage lifestyle brands—companies like L.L.Bean, Red Wing Shoes, Carhartt, and Filson that have earned their place through generations of unwavering commitment to quality and purpose. For 50 years, this family-owned company has embodied the best of American manufacturing: products built to last, craftsmanship that transcends trends, and an authentic story that began in the back of a New Jersey dive shop and evolved into the trusted choice for those whose missions can’t fail. While others chase quarterly profits, Princeton Tec remains focused on their founding promise—creating lighting solutions that enable extraordinary achievements and keep people safe when darkness is the enemy.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and a video enables us to share our heritage and passion. This video celebrates our 40th anniversary—and in the time since, we’ve only gotten better. While we perfect our 50th anniversary story, experience the passion that’s driven us from day one.

Princeton Tec is located in Pennsauken, NJ (across the Delaware River from Philadelphia). For 50 years, Princeton Tec has pushed the limits of possibility with innovative lights that shine bright in every situation.

They create durable, American-made products for those whose missions can’t fail: active service members, first responders, technical professionals, and serious adventurers. Princeton Tec lights don’t just illuminate—they enable critical work and inspire confidence when darkness presents the greatest challenges.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Princeton Tec proudly molds and assembles all products in New Jersey under one roof—225,000 sq ft where the entire journey from CAD to new concept prototypes to mold to final assembly unfolds before your eyes.

Here, your designs transform into reality with unprecedented speed, manufactured just steps from where they were conceived. With over 200 employees mastering every step of the process, Princeton Tec maintains their family-owned commitment to excellence—balancing five decades of manufacturing expertise with the flexibility to rapidly innovate. This ensures every product upholds the standards that have defined Princeton Tec since 1975 while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in lighting technology.

THE OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Princeton Tec seeks an experienced mechanical engineer ready to lead product development in a company where innovation directly impacts lives. This role offers unique technical leadership—driving multiple breakthrough products from concept through production while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

You’ll join a small, agile product development team wearing many hats and making immediate impact.

Working directly with the Engineering Manager, you’ll shape products that define the next era of tactical, industrial, outdoor, and dive lighting. This isn’t theoretical engineering—it’s hands-on innovation where your designs become reality just steps from your desk.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• BS Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred).

• Proven years of experience in product design with preference for consumer or military products.

• Mastery of SolidWorks, FEA, and DFM/DFA principles.

• Deep knowledge of injection molding and rapid prototyping processed.

• Track record of taking products from concept to market.

• Good communication, organization skills are a must.

• Natural leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Passion for products that matter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will bring our concepts to life by designing with manufacturability and moldability in mind.

• Actively participate in new product development discussion and execution from conceptualization to release for manufacturing.

• Lead mechanical design initiatives with DFM/DFA excellence.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration from concept to production.

• Mentor junior engineers while advancing technical standards.

• Transform user needs into innovative, manufacturable solutions.

• Manage multiple products through full development lifecycle.

• Ensure designs meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

• Create and manage detailed engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, testing plans, and specifications.

• Identify opportunities to innovate product performance, reduce cost, and streamline engineering workflows.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k, PTO, and other benefits will be offered to the candidate who has the potential for a high level of success … plus the satisfaction of creating products that save lives and enable extraordinary achievements.

BLOCKHOUSE is seeking a Product Manager to drive the development and launch of hard goods across its tactical and law enforcement portfolio. The role will oversee supplier partnerships, material innovations, and go-to-market execution to ensure products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

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Founded in 2022, BLOCKHOUSE has quickly established itself as a provider of equipment for military, Special Forces, and law enforcement end users. The company leverages experience, trusted partnerships, and innovation to build businesses that deliver sustainable growth and results and continues to expand its presence across the defense and law enforcement markets.

To apply visit: blockhousecorp.com/CAREERS

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This national search is being led by Development Guild, a nationally recognized firm specializing in placing top-tier development and marketing professionals in the nonprofit sector.

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Thank you to Development Guild for their partnership and commitment to the Special Forces community.

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Exotac™ was founded by a Purdue Engineering graduate with a passion for all things earth and man-made. A family-owned small business based just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Melding a penchant for sleek, sexy, and functional design with a dedication to creating the highest-quality outdoor products, we aim to stay true to our roots by keeping engineering at the core of our business.

QUALITY “Gear for life” is our motto and we stand behind it. We believe in designing and manufacturing products that will last forever and function when you absolutely need them the most. All our products carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

MADE IN THE USA American manufacturing is the core of our business. We’ve worked relentlessly to become vertically integrated so nearly every step of the manufacturing process now happens in our factory, under the watchful eyes of the engineers who designed and tested every feature.  If a problem arises, we can correct it on the spot, ensuring the highest quality along with a nimble product development cycle.

Are you a Multi-Facet Team Player?  If Quality, Detail, Versatility are your buzz words read on!

Responsibilities:

At this small unique organization, you will be the primary office point of contact, on site five days a week.

•Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for select accounts researching and correcting 
discrepancies or errors
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries and 
supporting schedules 
• Create recurring journal entries for prepaid expenses and fixed asset depreciation
• Assisting with customer invoices
• Assisting with vendor purchase receipts 
• Collaborate with the team to complete financial audits and provide necessary documentation. 
• Assist with processing of 1099s and distribution to vendors, confirming all transactions are 
categorized correctly
• Assists in ensuring compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and regulatory 
requirements.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential. 
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional 
publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. 
• Create and update accounting procedures and recommend modifications as necessary
• Post AR invoices and communicate with customers regarding past due payments 
• Post AR payments and deposit checks into the bank via remote deposit 
• Provide back up support to other accounting team members as needed 
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. 
• Support budget and forecasting activities. 
• Respond to inquiries from the CFO, Controller and other department managers regarding financial 
results, ad-hoc requests, etc.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with special projects and workflow process 
improvements as needed. 
• Reconcile Bank Accounts and research discrepancies and chargebacks
• Support team regarding periodic inventory counts and audits 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration with concentration in accounting
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment 
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience with Excel (including Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. 
• Experience with Intuit Quick Books is a plus 
• Knowledge of multi-state sales tax and Avalara software.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory cycle counts, BOMs, etc.

Experience procuring commodities using established procedures

Skills:

• Proficiency in using accounting software. 
• Must have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents; organizing and analyze data is necessary. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with multi-department teams.
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service mentality.
• Must be detail oriented.

Apply here.

Exotac Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and drug free employer.