Product Development Engineer

• Modify designs based on cost and manufacturability
• Manage project schedule from the initial sale through manufacturing
• Identify opportunities for new product development and improvements based on customer feedback
• Work closely with Sales/Marketing and internal engineering departments to define product requirements and specifications as well as develop new products
• Lead the efforts of the full product lifecycle ensuring timeline, cost, quality and safety standards are met
• Plan and develop test plans on each product

SkyWater is excited to be partnering with a returning manufacturing client located here in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our client is looking to add a Product Development engineer to their team! This person will be very hands on from concept through manufacturing. This person must have the ability to work cross-functionally and have the passion to work with highly customizable products. They’ve seen some tremendous growth over the past couple years and aren’t seeing any signs of slow down. Great time to be joining this organization!

• Proficient in Inventor, Solidworks or Creo
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant product development engineering experience (or a similar combination of experience).
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Aluminum/Steel background preferred
• Strong communication skills (both written & verbal).