R&D Engineer / Product Development Engineer

About the role

New Pig Corporation, a leader in providing Environmental and Safety solutions for businesses worldwide, is seeking an R&D Product Engineer to join our Product Development Team. This role focuses on solving customer problems by researching technical options, designing new products, and driving products from ideation through commercialization and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have broad technical aptitudes, a hands-on approach to building prototypes, and a passion for developing innovative, functional products.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm potential solutions for customer problems based on insights.
• Collaborate with team members on suggested technical approaches for projects.
• Ensure form, fit, and function of design and cost breakdowns.
• Design and draft products and parts using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Design, build, and test prototypes.
• Develop test methods to qualify products for customer use.
• Source, qualify, select, and manage relationships with material, tooling, and other supply and service providers.
• Travel to supplier locations for development trials and production qualifications.
• Provide manufacturing/production support for new products and continuous improvement of existing products.
• Stay up to date on manufacturing techniques for metals, plastics, non-wovens, laminations, formulating, and structural packaging (on-the-job learning expected).
• Answer technical questions from Customer Service, Technical Product Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, supply partners, and customers.
• Document key project decisions and design changes.
• Support Marketing teams with product performance testing, marketing claims, product packaging, and literature (e.g., assembly instructions, usage guides).
• Perform all other duties as assigned or directed.
• Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Plastic part design experience and knowledge of mold flow, draft, and resins (a plus).
• Solid experience and competence with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Project management experience.
• Effective communication skills and superior attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience with supplier management and negotiation.
• Ability to distill and capture learnings from multiple viewpoints, including customer visits/calls, market data, competitive offerings, and supplier operations.
• Background in skilled trades, mechanics, or equipment repair (a plus).

This is an onsite position based in Altoona, PA.