Product Development Engineer

Description Responsibilities include: Offer technical direction related to prototype builds, tooling concepts, project execution, and quality system deliverables. Interpret detailed or unclear customer specifications and convert them into structured, actionable development strategies. Carry out tasks associated with planning for development‑stage manufacturing, such as defining bills of materials, drafting work instructions, estimating labor time, designing tooling, identifying inspection needs, and applying quality requirements to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery. Contribute to the preparation, support, and execution of technical design reviews. Verify that all documentation adheres to applicable quality, contractual, and regulatory standards. Produce technical summaries, validation reports, and qualification documents based on experimental data. Work directly with customers to recommend studies, improvements, or risk assessments that support their products and technologies. Build and maintain relationships with internal partners—engineering, operations, quality, sales, marketing, and design—to ensure coordinated progress on assignments. Anticipate potential technical interactions within manufacturing processes and develop backup strategies to minimize production or project risks. Translate customer quality and technical expectations into practical product specifications using design‑for‑manufacturing principles and a strong understanding of current production capabilities. Assist with development‑stage builds for assigned projects. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science discipline from an accredited institution. Foundational knowledge of standard engineering principles and experience using statistical or analytical tools (such as Gage R&R, DOE, capability studies, SPC, etc.). Prior exposure to a manufacturing environment is beneficial. Strong understanding of financial considerations and the ability to apply that insight to guide both near‑term and long‑term project decisions, including capital planning. Communicates clearly—both verbally and in writing—with managers, project leads, peers, and customers, and can effectively summarize technical details for various audiences. Skilled in creating and maintaining documentation such as process descriptions, validation protocols, qualification packages, technical reports, and test procedures. Demonstrated advanced expertise in engineering or scientific concepts relevant to the role, with awareness of practices inside and outside the organization. Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and principles. Able to communicate professionally and effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Experience with basic project management concepts and workflows. Knowledgeable in following the organization's quality procedures and documentation standards. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New Ulm, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in New Ulm,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.