Product Development Engineer

Actalent • New Ulm, MN • 18h ago

Description

We're currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on how products move from concept to production. If you're excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: "Making our Customer's Critical Mission Possible." The Product Development Engineer will work cross-functionally to support product and process development of complex technologies and ensure efficient and effective implementation into a production environment. Responsibilities include: - Provide guidance to others related to the functional deliverables associated with proto@type, tool design, Project Management, and Quality Systems. - Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans. - Execute activities related to development manufacturing planning, including definition of bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, inspection requirements, understanding and application of quality requirements, etc. to ensure that the product meets the customer's requirements and is delivered on time and within budget. - Supports all aspects of technical reviews. - Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual and regulatory requirements. - Creates technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results. - Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies, improvements and risk assessments for their products or technology. - Establishes and cultivates a network of support (design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments. - Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks. - Using design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities, translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications. - Support development builds associated with assigned projects.

Skills

mechanical engineering, New product development

Top Skills Details

mechanical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's (BS) degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college. - General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.). - Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable. - Demonstrated strong financial acumen and uses this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures. - Exhibits effective communication (verbal and written) with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers. Including the ability effectively summarize and communicate technical information to internal and external customers. - Proficient at documenting processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non-technical), and test methods. - Demonstrated expert level working knowledge of concepts and applications related to engineering/scientific discipline and/or role both internal and external to the Company. - Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies. - Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers. - Exposure to project management principles and practices. - Understand and follow the Company's Quality System and documentation practices.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Ulm, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Ulm,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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