Job Description
Constellation Search Group is seeking a Product Development Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. This role involves working closely with the Global New Product Development (NPD) and wider Engineering functions to ensure a smooth transition of strategic projects into manufacturing. The successful candidate will develop and deliver detailed inter-dependency and timing plans, incorporating all major project milestones and critical paths related to brassware product launches.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the R&D function to structure and project-manage new product introductions, business product expansions, or critical activities for seamless production transitions.
- Map product development phased gateways, manage risks and dependencies, and assure on-time delivery of critical project milestones while updating the wider business.
- Work with global NPD and UK Manufacturing Quality functions to meet customer and regulatory requirements consistently.
- Provide technical advice, fault-finding, resolution, and problem-solving support during design, build, and use phases.
- Deliver all pre-manufacturing engineering processes, defining design, manufacture, and assembly rules to support new product launches.
- Oversee prototype builds, including the manufacture or assembly of components, systems, and sub-systems.
- Produce, update, and maintain technical data, including reports, engineering change notifications, test procedures, and all drawings and specifications.
- Support the cross-functional creation and approval of process development documentation, such as FMEA and Control Plans.
- Manage activities to achieve departmental deliverables, including generating 3D CAD models and building BOMs routings.
- Act as Subject Matter Expert for industrial validation, ensuring consistent process application across manufacturing areas.
- Manage all NPD governance, including policies, procedures, and processes.
- Train, develop, and mentor colleagues within the area of expertise.
- Actively support the improvement of Health and Safety practices across the business.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Development within Manufacturing and/or Process Engineering.
- Project Management experience.
- Familiarity with product launch processes and the Core Quality Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
- Experience in a technical product production environment.
- Proficiency in CAD and ability to interpret technical drawings and tolerancing, including GD&T.
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Strong aptitude for hands-on engineering.
Benefits:
A competitive benefits package is provided including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Salary Disclaimer:
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
Location
New London, NC
Job Posting
06/04/2025 Salary Range
$100,000 - $135,000
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