A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO The Product Engineer will evaluate new product opportunities and help determine which concepts should move forward. This business-focused role is ideal for an engineer interested in product strategy rather than design work. Key Responsibilities Evaluate new product ideas from technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams. Define the customer problem and assess the proposed solution. Analyze customer value, market demand, competition, financial potential, and technical feasibility. Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and leadership to validate assumptions. Visit customer sites to understand applications and operational challenges. Prepare business cases, market requirements, and executive-level recommendations. Travel up to 15% as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Mechanical Engineering preferred. Two to six years of engineering, applications, field, or technical experience. Industrial equipment or manufacturing experience preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills. Interest in product strategy and commercial decision-making. Ability to work through ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and support recommendations with evidence. This is not a product design or drafting position. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
