Engineering Design Reviews for Product Development
Identify Design Flaws, Reduce Technical Risk, and Validate Manufacturing Readiness Before Production.
Is your engineering team wrestling with a technology problem?
Our team of Senior Engineering consultants can guide you through an Engineering Design Review. Whether you’re facing development challenges, manufacturing issues, or regulatory compliance concerns, we provide expert third-party analysis to identify risks, validate designs, and ensure your product is ready for production.
Get objective technical feedback from engineers who’ve developed FDA-cleared medical devices, defense systems, and aerospace components across multiple regulated industries.
When You Need an Engineering Design Review
You're Facing a Critical Design Decision
Your team is debating technical approaches and needs and needs an experienced outside perspective to evaluate trade-offs objectively.
You're Preparing to Scale for Manufacturing
Your prototype works, but you need to validate that your design can be manufactured consistently at production volumes without costly redesigns.
You're Conducting Due Diligence
Investors, acquirers, or strategic partners are asking technical questions about your product design that require engineering validation.
You're Seeking Regulatory Approval
FDA, FCC, or other regulatory submissions require design documentation and analysis that demonstrates your product meets safety and performance standards.
You Need to Reduce Technical Risk
Your project timeline or budget doesn’t allow for multiple prototype iterations – you need to identify design problems before building.
What's Included in an Engineering Design Review?
Our Engineering Design Review process examines your product from multiple engineering disciplines to identify risks before manufacturing:
Mechanical Design Analysis
- DFM and tolerance stack-up evaluation
- Material selection and specifications
- Manufacturing process compatibility
- Assembly complexity and serviceability
Electrical & Electronics Review
- Component selection and availability
- PCB layout and signal integrity
- Power management and thermal analysis
- EMI/EMC compliance assessment
Embedded Systems Evaluation
- Firmware architecture review
- Real-time performance validation
- Safety-critical system analysis
- Software-hardware integration
Manufacturing Readiness Assessment
- Bill of materials (BOM) optimization
- Vendor capability evaluation
- Production cost estimation
- Quality control process recommendations
Our Engineering Design Review Process
1. Initial Consultation
We discuss your product, current stage of development, and specific concerns. You’ll speak directly with the engineering lead who will conduct your review – not a sales rep.
2. Documentation Review
We discuss your product, current stage of development, and specific concerns. You’ll speak directly with the engineering lead who will conduct your review – not a sales rep.
3. Technical Analysis
Our engineering team conducts a comprehensive review across relevant disciplines – mechanical, electrical, embedded systems, and manufacturing. We may request clarifications or additional information during this phase.
4. Findings Report & Presentation
You receive a detailed written report documenting findings, risks, and recommendations prioritized by severity. We present our findings in a live review session where you can ask all your questions and we’ll discuss solutions.
5. Follow-Up Support
We remain available for clarification questions and can provide additional consulting as you implement recommendations.
Engineering Design Review Packages
Choose the scope that matches your project needs:
Sprint Review
5 Days
Best for: Projects under a tight timeline that need deep technical expertise, now.
We’ll help you clarify your objectives and accomplish your goals on time.
- Day 1: 2-hr Call
- Day 2: Collaborative Assessment
- Day 3-4: Independent Research
- Day 5: Recommendations
- Guaranteed Results
$20,000
Single-Scope
2-4 Weeks
Best for: Detailed multi-disciplinary review of a complete product or prototype design.
Meet with the engineering team on a Limited Scope such as designing for manufacturing, seeking funding, or needing validation across technologies.
$10,000
Full-Scope
4 – 6 Weeks
Best for: Complex products requiring deep tech analysis, regulatory prep, or complete design optimization.
Review of electromechanical system including mechanical & electrical custom and off-the-shelf parts, system analysis, and supply chain.
$25,000
One-and-Done Design Review
2 Hours
Best for: Focused analysis of one engineering discipline or specific design challenge.
If you just need a quick bit of advice to get pointed in the right direction, take advantage of our engineering experts. We won’t have time to do any preliminary research or fabricate a prototype, but we can brainstorm improvements to your design, or quick cost-optimizing wins.
$1,000
Trusted By Product Development Innovators:
All of our design reviews have been well thought out, in depth, using the latest analyzing equipment to indicate weak points in the current iterations. When it comes to modifications to existing products, the Root3 Labs team gets to work fast! They understand that when something in the field isn’t working right, waiting to fix it just isn’t an option for the end customer. […] Where they excel is coming up with unique pathways to achieve that desired end result that are logistically feasible, cost effective and that work!
Engineering Leadership Credentials
Our engineering experts bring decades of experience from regulated industries:
- ITAR Registration
- DFARS 252.204-7021, NIST 800-171 v2, CMMC Level 2 Certified
- Maryland Professional Engineering Firm
Did you know? The State of Maryland (and most other US States) have required anyone providing engineering consulting services to be a licensed Professional Engineer and the company to be a registered Professional Engineering Firm?
What is a Professional Engineer, and what do the acronyms behind our names mean?
Frequenty Asked Questions
Do you provide test data or just review our existing data?
Our standard design reviews analyze your existing documentation, test data, and design files. If testing is needed, we can provide it as an additional service through our in-house prototyping and testing capabilities. We’ll recommend specific tests during the review process.
How do you protect our confidential information?
All projects begin with a mutual NDA before any technical information is shared. Our team is experienced with ITAR-controlled designs, proprietary technology, and patent-pending innovations. We can structure reviews to accommodate your IP protection requirements.
Can you help us implement the recommendations?
Yes! All review packages include follow-up support, and many clients engage with us for additional engineering services to address findings. We can provide ongoing consulting, connect you with qualified vendors, or complete design modifications or fabrication in-house.
What if we disagree with some of your findings?
Our goal is to provide objective technical analysis, not dictate design decisions. We present findings with supporting rationale, and you decide which recommendations to implement. Many clients use our review to validate their existing approach or to have data to support decisions with stakeholders.
How long does a review typically take?
- Single-Scope Review: 2 – 4 Weeks
- Sprint Review: 5 Days
- Full-Scope Review: 4 – 6 Weeks
Timeline depends on project complexity, documentation completeness, response timeliness, and review scope.
Start Your Engineering Design Review
Not sure which package fits your project?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our Senior Engineers. We’ll discuss your design challenges, review timeline requirements, and recommend the right scope for your needs.
What to expect on the call:
- Speak directly with a technical expert (not a sales rep)
- Get immediate feedback on your design concerns
- Receive a recommendation for next steps
- Learn about our review process and deliverables
No obligation to continue. The consultation helps us understand your project and helps you decide if an independent design review is right for your timeline.
Curious, but Not ready for a Design Review?
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Key Factors for Reducing Risk During Product Development
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