Product Development Engineer

About the role

Are you an engineer who enjoys seeing your work move from concept to reality? We're looking for a Product Engineer to support product design, development, and continuous improvement efforts from initial concept through manufacturing release. In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales to solve real-world engineering challenges, improve existing products, support new product development, and drive cost and quality improvements. Your ideas will matter, and you'll have the opportunity to identify opportunities for improvement and see those changes implemented directly on the manufacturing floor. If you're looking for a position where you can make a measurable impact alongside a collaborative, family-oriented team, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and revise engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Support new product development from concept through manufacturing release, including prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Identify and implement product enhancements, quality improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and product validation efforts.
• Provide technical support to Production, Purchasing, Sales, and customers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional engineering projects.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in product design, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with BOM management, ECOs, product testing, and revision control.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility and offers a unique blend of office-based engineering and hands-on manufacturing support. Time spent at a desk versus on the production floor will vary based on project needs and production priorities. One week may be focused primarily on CAD design, documentation, and project work, while the next may involve significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting builds, implementing improvements, and troubleshooting production challenges. No two weeks are exactly the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing technical design work with hands-on problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Montgomery, AL.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)