New Product Development Engineer

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer known for innovation, technical excellence, and long-tenured leadership. The organization develops highly engineered industrial products for demanding process applications and continues to invest in research, product development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams on a global scale. Benefits and Features: Competitive pay and health coverage package, dental, vision, 401K (6% match dollar for dollar). 11 Paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off (no waiting period) and many other benefits. Associate monthly gifts, periodic catered lunches, family-oriented, employee appreciation days and Holiday parties with gifts. Eligible for bonus. Position Summary: The New Product Development Engineer will lead the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of new engineered products and materials. This individual will combine hands‑on experimentation, technical problem solving, and project leadership to bring innovative solutions from concept into production. The ideal candidate enjoys working across the full product lifecycle and is comfortable moving between laboratory environments, pilot‑scale development, manufacturing operations, and customer‑facing applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization Design and execute experiments to evaluate materials, processes, and product performance Develop and assess prototypes using laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing equipment Translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineering teams to support production scale‑up Develop validation methods, testing protocols, and performance standards Analyze technical data and provide recommendations based on findings Generate technical reports, documentation, and project updates Support product validation programs and field evaluations Collaborate with suppliers, external technical partners, and research organizations Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities Maintain project timelines, milestones, and documentation Contribute to continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing initiatives Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Textile Engineering, or a related technical discipline At least 5 years of experience in product development, research and development, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering Hands‑on experience with testing, prototyping, and technical problem solving Experience working with engineered materials and manufacturing processes Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results Strong project management and organizational skills Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities Preferred: Experience with polymeric materials, extrusion processes, technical materials, or advanced manufacturing technologies Experience supporting new product launches and commercialization efforts Proficiency with CAD software and technical drawings Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Stage‑Gate methodologies Experience with data analysis and statistical tools Familiarity with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 concepts #J-18808-Ljbffr