Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer Needed- Atlanta, GAWhat's In it for You?Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidatesCompetitive pay based on experience and qualificationsExcellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributionsDiscretionary Bonus401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of serviceMain Purpose of the Job:Manages projects under the guidance and mentorship of the Senior Product Development Manager. Oversees activities throughout the development phase, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and obtaining necessary approvals. Delivers projects to production with expected quality, within established timelines and budget constraintsResponsibilitiesLeads development projects from design to production, including pilot tools, production molds, and manufacturing readiness. Oversees mold, machine, and packaging components for timely delivery.Identifies customer needs and translates them into actionable project plans.Creates and manages Gantt charts, resolves scheduling constraints, identifies bottlenecks, and collaborates with team members to develop solutions.Understands and communicates project priorities, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders.Applies stage-gated methodologies for project oversight, balancing project load with effective time management.Addresses customer complaints, concerns, and requests across the project lifecycle.Conducts regular meetings to track progress, ensuring projects remain on time and within budget.Facilitates collaboration between customers and internal design teams.Engages effectively with CKS Sales, Product development, operations teams, customers, suppliers, and vendors to clarify requirements, coordinate activities, and provide direction.Maintains accurate records of key project information, utilizing established forms and procedures.Analyzes and interprets data to draw actionable conclusions, identify risks, and recommend next steps.Identifies and resolves technical issues to meet project objectivesEnsures all health, safety, and legal requirements are met throughout project execution.Additional duties as assigned by the manager pursuant to the scope of the role.Education/Experience:Minimum 2 year degree,Or, Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/Packaging/Plastics or equivalent experience1-3 years of experience in product development & plastics preferred; will consider recent graduates as wellProject Management experience relating to requirements, planning, cross functional leadership, customer product delivery