Job Description

Job Description

Product Development Engineer

Direct Hire

Pay Range ($70k-$85k)

Bonus Potential of 7%

Columbus, IN

Aegis has partnered with a prominent automotive component manufacturer in the Columbus, Indiana, area. We are looking for an experienced Product Development Engineer. The ideal candidate for this role will have prototype experience, worked with tooling, and project management experience. This position is open to industry, but the ideal candidate will come from an automotive background.

Job Description

• Performing market research to understand market requirements for new product development.
• Identifying the needs of the company and integrating market research to determine the needs and goals of new products.
• Conceptualizing new product ideas by using CAD software to design prototypes.
• Fabricating prototypes for testing.
• Testing products throughout the design process to troubleshoot any potential problems.
• Sampling different materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, and other factors to find the best ones that suit the new product brief.
• Fine-tuning designs until they are ready for production.
• Delivering product specifications and procedures to the manufacturing team for production purposes.
• Analyzing existing products to identify areas for improvement and updating current documentation.
• Developing quality control criteria and safety guidelines and ensuring that all team members adhere to them.

Product Development Engineer Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Industry-specific product experience may be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and report writing programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent math, creativity, and problem-solving skills.