LARGE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN Allendale NJ IS LOOKING FOR A MECHANICAL ENGINEER. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES OR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. IDEALLY SOMEONE FROM A MEDICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY OR METAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 

THIS IS 100% ONSITE

SALARY: $75K-$95K 

DAY SHIFT: TYPICALLY WORK 40-60 HOURS A WEEK

Development Engineer – New Product Development

Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000–$95,000/year

Position Summary

The Development Engineer is responsible for transforming customer concepts and designs into manufacturable products using sound engineering principles and a strong understanding of production processes.

This position will lead the engineering side of new product development, prototyping, New Product Introduction (NPI), process development, and product transition from R&D into production. The Development Engineer will also serve as a primary technical resource for customers and internal manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products and prototypes in collaboration with customers.

• Lead engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Translate customer concepts and designs into manufacturable products and processes.

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes required to support new products.

• Support the transition of products from R&D and prototype stages into full production.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.

• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and technical recommendations to customers.

• Perform data analysis and prepare capability studies, engineering reports, and technical presentations.

• Ensure products and processes comply with customer-driven quality requirements and specifications.

• Research and develop process improvements to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Production, R&D, Sales, and other internal departments.

• Serve as a primary technical resource for both internal teams and customers.

• Create and deliver customer presentations for new products and engineering solutions.

• Participate in customer technical meetings and on-site visits as required.

• Attend and present at industry trade shows as needed.

• Engage prospective customers and manage technical leads before, during, and after trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.

• 2+ years of engineering experience.

• Medical device industry experience preferred.

• Experience with new product development, NPI, prototyping, or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience translating product designs into manufacturable solutions.

• Knowledge of process development, validation, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data and develop capability reports.

• Multidisciplinary engineering background with knowledge across multiple engineering functions.

• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, from production associates to executive management.

• Ability to travel for customer visits and trade shows as required.

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to moving machinery, humidity, fumes, and airborne particles.

• PPE may be required in designated production areas.

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work around manufacturing equipment as needed.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Eligible after first day:

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible after 90-day probationary period:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent Care Account

• Commuter Transportation Management Account

• Vacation time

• Sick time

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