Product Development Engineer

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Job Description

As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the conceptual design and development of new products. This role requires the review and approval of drawing packages, ensuring they meet customer requirements, manufacturing methods, and cost constraints. You will support products throughout their lifecycle, develop and improve manufacturing processes, and lead design and development of various fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop new products.

• Review customer and industry specifications.

• Approve drawing packages and conduct analyses against customer requirements and manufacturing methods.

• Maintain high-quality documentation.

• Act as Product Support Engineer for the product's lifecycle.

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, including tooling and work instructions.

• Lead design and development of machining, brazing, welding, testing, and other fixtures.

• Collaborate with experts in machining, brazing, heat treating, and welding.

• Ensure on-time delivery of new products by supporting timely documentation release and factory floor support.

• Control manufacturing costs by implementing effective methods and fixtures.

• Analyze inspection data, including CMM and test data.

• Process Engineering Change Notices, Defective Material Reports, and Material Review Board requests.

• Conduct process failure analyses to determine root causes and corrective/preventive actions.

• Develop cost estimates for new product quotations.

• Lead and participate in cost reduction efforts.

• Research, design, and develop more efficient workflows, methods, and equipment.

• Lead and participate in multifunctional project teams and R&D projects.

• Mentor other engineers and designers.

Essential Skills

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with direct experience in New Product Introduction, design, and manufacturing.

• Direct experience in machining, tooling, brazing, and/or GTAW welded assemblies.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Solidworks and MRP Software/Oracle.

• Knowledge of Material Review Board processes.

• Familiarity with military and aerospace specifications.

• Understanding of AS9100 and Six Sigma methodologies.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment with access to a warehouse. The company has a strong financial backing and a growth-focused culture, with 68 years of business experience and ongoing expansion into new technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Company Benefits 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 Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.