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New Product Development Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Ravenswood Ave)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 per year
Position Summary
A growing organization is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to oversee and guide technical efforts across multiple development programs. This role requires a motivated, results-driven engineer with expertise in product development, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-site environment. Candidates must have experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the technical design team within one or more programs.
- Develop and communicate action plans based on program priorities.
- Assist in defining planning and resource requirements to ensure program success.
- Identify potential problems early and propose cost-effective, timely solutions.
- Design, build, and test prototypes to evaluate and optimize performance.
- Solve complex technical challenges while adhering to budget and timeline constraints.
- Collaborate with injection molding tooling experts to implement DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) for high-volume production.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
- 15 years of product development experience.
- Strong expertise in managing all technical aspects of device development.
- Experience in high-volume production, injection molding, and automation.
- Must have experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
- Basic knowledge of electronics and software.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple sites and departments.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical device technology.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career growth and mentorship opportunities.
Salary : $135,000 - $170,000
