Product Test Engineer 2

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering leader in consumer goods, a company renowned for pushing the boundaries of innovation. This is your chance to join a team where your expertise will directly shape the future of highly anticipated products, delivering unparalleled performance, durability, and quality in cutting-edge consumer goods, particularly innovative footwear. You will be at the heart of product development, leveraging advanced testing methodologies to make a tangible impact on products that reach millions globally.

We are seeking a passionate and meticulous individual to step into a critical engineering role that is central to ensuring product excellence. This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of product evaluation, with a deep focus on innovative footwear. As a vital contributor, you will move beyond standard testing, becoming a key player in bringing exceptional products to market. Your insights will directly influence design and manufacturing, ensuring millions of consumers experience top-tier quality and groundbreaking innovation.

What You'll Do

• Execute standard materials and mechanical tests on products, with a specialized focus on innovative footwear.
• Review and meticulously analyze test data to uncover critical trends and actionable insights that will directly inform product development strategies.
• Generate clear, concise, and impactful reports that effectively communicate testing results to diverse internal teams and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers on advanced and specialized testing projects, significantly expanding your technical knowledge and practical skills.
• Provide valuable consultation and training to peers, actively sharing your expertise and fostering collective team growth and development.
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommend enhancements to existing testing protocols and equipment to continuously improve accuracy and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience within a lab or testing environment, specifically involving product and materials testing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in test design, meticulous data collection, robust data analysis, and/or equipment design.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience applying statistical analysis to data to derive meaningful and actionable conclusions.
• Proven ability to thrive as a self-starter, capable of working effectively with minimal oversight and consistently taking initiative.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and precision in all testing and reporting activities.
• An adaptable and collaborative team player, eager to contribute positively to a supportive and innovative work environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguous environments, proactively seeking solutions, and driving clarity.

Stand Out Qualities

• Experience with universal testing machines (UTMs) or Instron machines.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Basic knowledge of biomechanics.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.