Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance

Position Summary: The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the industrialization of a new project from initial RFQ to validation during production. They will serve as the primary technical liaison between the Moldtech, potential customers, suppliers, and tooling manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer – Development ensures open and constant communication among all stakeholders, and ensures new projects meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all initial phases of communication with potential new customers, including review of RFQs, design reviews, and generating quotes.
• Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, then clearly define all project requirements and communicate to Moldtech team.
• Develop project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Lead design and development of new tooling and processes with the help of internal resources, tooling manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and the customer.
• Support APQP deliverables such as PFMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements are clearly defined and documented for hand-off to production.
• Conduct trials for new materials, compounds, and tooling, and validate results before production release.
• Assist other initiatives of the Engineering team as directed by management.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; or equivalent experience. 3–5 years' experience in mold design, preferably in rubber molding (compression, transfer, injection). Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.

Skills & Competencies: Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent). Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and ISO/IATF quality requirements. Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.

Compensation: $69,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies. Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.