New Product Engineer

Our client is a major chemical manufacturer and is seeking an experienced New Product & Contract Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions, contract manufacturer qualification, process engineering, and sustainability initiatives. This role supports manufacturing operations, strengthens supply chain continuity, and manages external manufacturing partnerships across North America, with additional support for EMEA as needed.

Located in Charlotte, NC

Direct hire

Pay: $110-130k + bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction, technology transfer, and manufacturing qualification activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing locations and oversee qualification batches, assessing cycle time, yield, and quality.
• Identify, qualify, and manage contract manufacturers and suppliers to support business continuity and supply diversification.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, product validation, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) audits.
• Provide process engineering support, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing processes across internal and external facilities.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including RSPO, EcoVadis, Sedex, REACH, and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs).
• Evaluate supplier sustainability practices and raw material sourcing to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Perform additional duties as required to support evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of hands-on experience in chemical or batch manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with process engineering, new product introduction, technology transfer, and manufacturing qualification.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a basic understanding of ISO 9000 quality standards.