Product Development Engineer

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer who excels in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to the transformation of concepts into production-ready products. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: 'Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.' In this role, you will work cross-functionally to support the development of complex technologies and ensure their efficient and effective implementation into a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance related to functional deliverables for prototype, tool design, project management, and quality systems.
• Understand, apply, and translate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans.
• Execute development manufacturing planning activities, including defining bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, and inspection requirements.
• Support all aspects of technical reviews.
• Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Create technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results.
• Collaborate with customers to support and recommend studies, improvements, and risk assessments for their products or technology.
• Establish and cultivate a network of support across design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing to facilitate assignment completion.
• Predict technical interactions based on manufacturing process knowledge and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks.
• Translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications using design for manufacturing practices.
• Support development builds associated with assigned projects.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college.
• General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts and applications, including statistical and scientific tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Strong financial acumen influencing short- and long-term financial decisions for key projects.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers.
• Proficiency in documenting processes, validations, qualifications, protocols, reports, and test methods.
• Expert level working knowledge of engineering/scientific discipline concepts and applications.
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Exposure to project management principles and practices.
• Understanding and adherence to company’s quality system and documentation practices.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience.
• BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience in new product development.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring collaboration across various departments. This role involves interacting with advanced technologies and equipment to facilitate product development. The focus is on ensuring products meet customer requirements while adhering to quality standards. Dress code is business casual, and the atmosphere encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 Eden Prairie,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.