Product Development Engineer

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Hands‑on product development from concept to manufacturing, cross‑functional.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
product development
schedule management
test planning
lifecycle management
design optimization
requirement definition
  • Identify opportunities for new product development and improvements based on customer feedback
  • Manage project schedule from the initial sale through manufacturing
  • Plan and develop test plans on each product
  • Lead the efforts of the full product lifecycle ensuring timeline, cost, quality and safety standards are met
  • Modify designs based on cost and manufacturability
  • Work closely with Sales/Marketing and internal engineering departments to define product requirements and specifications as well as develop new products
What you bring
5+ years
communication
manufacturing
mechanical engineering
cad
aluminum

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!

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