Product Development Engineer

General Information

Name


Product Development Engineer


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Engineering


Date


12-Jun-2026


City


Middletown


State


Pennsylvania


Country


United States


Ref #


9247860654


Description & Requirements

Description


Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Product Development Engineer
Location: Middletown, PA
Duration: 6 months + (possibility to extend)
Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
Pay Rate: $75.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Responsible for product development of socket, high-speed connectors, and cable assembly solutions from market definition through production and release.
• Work closely with the cross functional teams to convert VOC and convert to a TE design conceptualization and preliminary product specification.
• Conceive concepts and perform feasibility studies.
• Run mechanical simulations.
• Make engineering evaluation/proposals.
• Create detailed designs, including 2D/3D drawings, and perform DFMEA, and tolerance analyses.
• Support prototype samples and validation.
• Resolve product-related issues to closure.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales, PM, and plant teams. Conduct necessary DFMEA, tests, engineering analysis, troubleshooting shooting and verification.
• Work with global manufacturing resources, procurement, and outside suppliers to meet all TE technical, quality, and cost objectives.
• Execute technical documentation to fully detail design drawings and requirements, engineering and product change notices, and design history files.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Generally requires 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering work experience with electrical components, electrical devices, mechanical structure design, manufacturing tooling development (stamping, molding, assembly, plating), or manufacturing process development.
• Knowledge in socket design, connector design, cable assembly design, or other relevant mechanical design and development, including but not limited to material selection, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, product qualification, etc.
• Proficient in 3D CAD applications (Creo required) with experience in 3D solid modeling, including sheet metal, 2-D drawings, PDM link Data Manager, and general knowledge in design applications.
• Proficient in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• User of finite element analysis software (Ansys, Workbench).
• Basic knowledge in manufacturing processes (machining, molding, stamping, plating, assembly, etc.).
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written) to facilitate global communication both internally and with external customers.
• Ability to work in a global environment - able to accommodate varying time zones and capable of collaborating with individuals across geographies.
• Proficient problem solver - able to handle moderate complexity situations and use data analytics and critical thinking to reach logical conclusions with general direction.
• Proficient in using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, MS Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with switch and/or server equipment.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, industry standards, and product application.
• Basic knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 6 Sigma, DOE, 8D, etc.).
• Ability to prepare and present customer-facing solutions to accurately communicate design concepts and engineering proofs.
• Solid organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage and execute multiple tasks/deadlines/projects simultaneously under general direction.

Additional Information

• Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm EST / Hybrid schedule available

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (View email address on click.appcast.io) for immediate consideration.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly
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