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Job Title: Product Development Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on product development projects within the furniture and tables sector, emphasizing new product development (NPD). The position involves CAD design and advancing designs through a phase-gate development process.

Responsibilities

+ Design development and prototype creation through the plant, including assembly and validation testing.

+ Collaborate with the operations and manufacturing team to evaluate and develop manufacturing processes.

+ Work closely with the internal BOM specialist to ensure accurate setup within the ERP system.

+ Provide technical support for design-related questions.

+ Assist with manufacturing process issues, including on-the-floor troubleshooting.

+ Offer hands-on help with product and process challenges as needed.

+ Quickly shift gears to address urgent production floor questions and ensure smooth, fast-paced production.

Essential Skills

+ Strong experience in product development.

+ Proficiency in CAD software.

+ Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a relevant field.

+ Experience with mechanical design, especially with mechanically-oriented products.

+ Familiarity with ERP systems.

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience developing furniture or related products is a plus.

+ Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

+ 3D CAD modeling experience required, Inventor experience preferred.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

+ Understanding of component and assembly tolerancing, metal and wood product fabrication and design for manufacturability.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and manufacturing settings and may require occasional travel to other facilities, vendors, project sites, or for training purposes. The role offers flexible hours, typically between 8am and 5pm, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where team members can freely exchange ideas. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkhorn,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.