NEW JOB OPENING
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
IN Huntersville, NC, USA!

 

Date Posted: 05/28/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501913
Industry: Consumer Goods
Job Title: Product Development Engineer
Job Location: Huntersville, NC, USA, 28078
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Onsite Schedule TBD
Shift: M-F & 8-5
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 9
Min Hourly Rate($): 45.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 50.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: CAD, Creo, DFMEA, Engineer, Manufacturing, PFMEA, Product Development, Project Management, Prototyping
Experience Desired: Hands on Product Development & Prototyping (2-5 yrs); Analytical & Problem Solving Expertise (2-5 yrs); Cross-Functional Collaboration & CAD Proficiency (2-5 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering



Required Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in a related field

• Strong knowledge of problem-solving techniques and methodologies

• Hands-on experience in prototyping and design validation/model building

• Strong static and dynamic analytical skills

• Experience with CAD modeling (Creo preferred)

• Knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment



Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Basic awareness of stage gate product development processes

• Understanding of product cost estimation, capital expenses, and benchmarking

• Knowledge of industry technologies and ideation techniques

• Understanding of intellectual property concepts

• Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies, process capability (Cpk), and statistical analysis

• Familiarity with metrology equipment

• Experience supporting DFMEA/PFMEA processes

• Exposure to root cause analysis, Lean processes, and Kaizen activities

• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, tools, materials, and supplier selection



Product Development Engineer Overview:

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for supporting new product development (NPD) initiatives for both new and existing products within a cross-functional team environment. This role involves contributing to product design, validation, and launch activities while ensuring alignment with organizational processes and quality standards. The position requires collaboration across multiple functions such as Marketing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product development. Limited travel may be required



Job Duties:

• Participate in engineering efforts for NPD projects from concept through production launch

• Follow the organization’s Product Development Process

• Ensure products meet cost, timeline, and performance specifications

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

• Assist in development of technical specifications for new products

• Create test methods based on identified risks in DFMEA

• Contribute to Engineering Change Requests (ECR) / Engineering Change Notices (ECN)

• Support creation of components and assemblies using design tools

• Assist in defining both technical and non-technical deliverables for product releases

• Conduct or support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

• Support evaluation of manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier selection

• Understand product design requirements (functional and aesthetic)
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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