Product Development Engineer

About the role

As a Product Development Engineer at Aptar, you will be responsible for developing, modifying, and optimizing new products, manufacturing processes, methods, and controls to meet quality, performance, regulatory, and operational requirements. You will also lead and execute product development, process development, and engineering projects, including process scale-up, validation, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize new products, manufacturing processes, methods, and controls to meet quality, performance, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and updates to documented work practices.
• Review product and process requirements for compatibility with manufacturing methods, equipment capabilities, materials, and production schedules.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of product and process-related issues.
• Author, revise, and maintain process procedures, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation in accordance with ISO and quality system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and document new standards and specifications.
• Conduct research, experimentation, process trials, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA), and other technical investigations to support new product development, technology advancement, and product line improvements.
• Analyze technical and product performance data using statistical methods to identify trends, determine root causes, evaluate process capability, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, engineering analyses, and recommendations to support decision-making and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while supporting cost reduction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Materials Science, Polymer Fiber or related discipline) required.
• Experience: Entry-level to 3 years of engineering, product development, process development, manufacturing, or technical project experience preferred. Internship, co-op, or relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of engineering principles, process development methodologies, and manufacturing systems.
• Understanding: Understanding of process optimization, validation, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Familiarity: Familiarity with project management principles and engineering documentation practices.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and statistical data analysis tools.
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred or capable of achieving Black Belt certification.
• Preferred: Proficiency in the use of FMEA’s and Design of Experiments.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Engineering principles
• Process development methodologies
• Manufacturing systems
• Process optimization
• Validation
• Continuous improvement techniques
• Project management principles
• Engineering documentation practices
• Microsoft Office applications
• Statistical data analysis tools
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA)

Benefits

At Aptar, we offer:

• A competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Personal development and training opportunities through our award-winning corporate university.
• Opportunities to contribute to the communities where we reside.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Communities

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.