Product Development Engineer

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading global brand, partnered with Aquent, where your engineering expertise will directly shape the future of innovative product manufacturing. As a pivotal member of a dynamic engineering team, you will drive the development and refinement of groundbreaking products, ensuring their successful commercialization and efficient production. Your contributions will directly impact the creation of high-performance consumer goods, bringing visionary designs to life through advanced engineering solutions.

**About Our Client:**

Our client is a globally recognized leader in the consumer goods industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and pushing the boundaries of design and manufacturing. They foster a collaborative and fast-paced environment where creativity and technical excellence converge to deliver revolutionary products to a worldwide audience. Partnering with Aquent, they are seeking passionate individuals ready to make a significant impact.

**About the Role:**

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable engineer to join a team dedicated to commercializing and manufacturing innovative products. This role offers a unique blend of product development, process improvement, and hands-on problem-solving. You will be instrumental in developing new products, optimizing existing manufacturing processes, and exploring creative solutions to complex engineering challenges. If you thrive in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset, this is your chance to contribute to iconic products.

**What You'll Do:**

* Lead or support the development of new products and manage the daily manufacturing operations essential for their production.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Managers, Process, Quality, Automation and Controls, and Industrial Engineers to implement designs and solutions.

* Engage in daily team stand-up meetings to prioritize tasks and plan future initiatives.

* Allocate approximately 65% of your time to prioritized project work, 25% to enhancing the existing product portfolio, and 10% to creative exploration and functional initiatives.

* Utilize concept sketches, 3D design software, and engineering principles to design, refine, and meticulously document tooling designs and machine components.

* Partner with designers, developers, engineers, and tooling centers to create solutions that optimize manufacturability for both final products and tooling designs.

* Maintain transparent communication with key stakeholders, ensuring they are informed of project progress.

* Collaborate with internal customers, external vendors, and global teams to ensure designs meet project requirements.

* Continuously enhance your skills through training, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.

**What You Bring:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.

* 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, product design, engineering, and tooling design, particularly with consumer products.

* Proficiency in 3D CAD software.

* Experience utilizing PDM software and a comprehensive understanding of revision control.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing projects simultaneously.

* A detailed and methodical approach to problem-solving.

* Proven ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and navigate ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities.

* Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and at all organizational levels.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Knowledge or experience in thermoforming.

* Knowledge or experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

* Ability to perform some lifting of tooling, parts, and various equipment (up to 50 lbs).

**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. 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.

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