Product Development Engineer

Description We're currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on how products move from concept to production. If you're excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: "Making our Customer's Critical Mission Possible." The Product Development Engineer will work cross-functionally to support product and process development of complex technologies and ensure efficient and effective implementation into a production environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide guidance to others related to the functional deliverables associated with prototype, tool design, Project Management, and Quality Systems.
• Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans.
• Execute activities related to development manufacturing planning, including definition of bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, inspection requirements, understanding and application of quality requirements, etc. to ensure that the product meets the customer's requirements and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Supports all aspects of technical reviews.
• Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Creates technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results.
• Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies, improvements and risk assessments for their products or technology.
• Establishes and cultivates a network of support (design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks.
• Using design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities, translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications.
• Support development builds associated with assigned projects. Skills mechanical engineering, New product development Top Skills Details mechanical engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's (BS) degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college.
• General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.).
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Demonstrated strong financial acumen and uses this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures.
• Exhibits effective communication (verbal and written) with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers. Including the ability effectively summarize and communicate technical information to internal and external customers.
• Proficient at documenting processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non-technical), and test methods.
• Demonstrated expert level working knowledge of concepts and applications related to engineering/scientific discipline and/or role both internal and external to the Company.
• Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Exposure to project management principles and practices.
• Understand and follow the Company's Quality System and documentation practices.

Experience Level Expert Level 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 30, 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.