What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at FPC of Savannah?
Great opportunity for an NPD Engineer to work for an American manufacturing leader located in Gainesville, FL
Our client is a high-precision manufacturer looking for an NPD Engineer to partner closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive design for manufacturability (DFM), ensure timely completion of manufacturing deliverables, and support successful transfer of new products into production.
Responsibilities
- Act as the manufacturing engineering representative on new product development and sustaining project teams.
- Lead and influence Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities throughout the design lifecycle.
- Review and provide formal manufacturing input on product designs, drawings, specifications, and change orders.
- Ensure all manufacturing-related deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with project timelines.
- Define and document manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions for new products.
- Support and/or lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in collaboration with Quality Engineering.
- Partner with Quality to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal Quality System requirements during product development and transfer.
- Identify manufacturing risks early and drive mitigation plans to support robust product launches.
- Support pilot builds, first article builds, and production ramp up activities.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to support supplier selection, supplier readiness, and manufacturability of purchased components.
- Provide technical support during design reviews, risk assessments (e.g., PFMEA), and change management activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with document control and change management procedures.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 years experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated environment (medical device, aerospace, or similar).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related field) required
- US Citizen or Green Card Holder
- Strong understanding of precision CNC manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
- Demonstrated experience applying DFM/DFA principles to product designs.