• Product Development Engineer

    Actalent (Indianapolis, IN)


    Job Title: Product Development EngineerJob Description

     

    Join our growing division within a well-established life sciences company focused on developing innovative single-use consumables and filling systems for cell and gene therapy tools. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer with a mechanical or biomedical background to design, develop, and support single-use plastic consumables. This role combines hands-on engineering, customer collaboration, and light project management responsibilities. You will be involved in every step of the product lifecycle—from early customer interactions to design, documentation, prototyping, testing, and working with external manufacturers.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and support the design and development of single-use consumables, primarily using off-the-shelf plastic components.

    + Translate customer needs and sales feedback into detailed engineering requirements and product solutions.

    + Create and maintain thorough documentation, including test plans, protocols, and design reviews, aligned with ISO 9001 quality standards.

    + Collaborate closely with contract manufacturers for prototyping, injection molding, and full-scale production.

    + Participate in cross-functional team meetings and interface regularly with sales, customers, suppliers, and internal leadership.

    + Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for assigned projects, with the ability to scope duration and priorities.

    + Support formal testing through external partners by drafting protocols and analyzing results.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.

    + 5+ years of experience in product development with expanding responsibilities.

    + Proficient in SolidWorks.

    + Demonstrated experience with Product Development Process, Risk Management, Root Cause Corrective Action, and Quality Management Systems.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with customers and vendors.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Exposure to FDA-regulated environments or complaint handling processes (though not required).

    + Materials science knowledge related to sterilization, particulate generation, and bonding.

    + Experience working in a small company or startup-like environment.

    Work Environment

    This position is based at an onsite manufacturing site, working with a team of 5 people. The company offers a small team environment where wearing multiple hats is a common practice. Enjoy the stability of a reputable company combined with the agility of a nimble engineering team.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

     

    will send the benefits via email

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.