Product Development Engineer

Job Title : Product Development EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative engineer to join our team focused on dairy filling equipment and new product development. This role is critical to augmenting our offerings and maintaining our competitive edge in the dairy product filling industry. Key responsibilities include conducting experiments, analyzing data, creating prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating documentation, and ensuring products meet quality standards. We are looking for engineers with strong technical expertise, analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to apply new methods and technologies.

Responsibilities

Research and gather information, data, and samples to identify opportunities for innovation and understand existing technologies.

Design and develop new products, processes, and technologies.

Develop and test prototypes to validate new concepts and designs.

Conduct experiments and tests to ensure products meet performance criteria and quality standards.

Record research findings, design details, support documents, and testing protocols.

Collaborate with other engineers, management, marketing, operations, and finance teams.

Investigate and resolve product or process issues.

Ensure that designs and processes meet relevant industry regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).

5+ years of experience in an engineering role developing automated equipment.

Experience working in Solidworks.

Strong knowledge of engineering principles and materials science.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with aseptic equipment.

5+ years of experience in developing mechanical equipment within the food processing industry, specifically dairy filling equipment.

Work Environment

Be part of a team that values innovation and quality. Work on cutting-edge products that shape the future of dairy filling technology. Collaborate with talented professionals across multiple disciplines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westerville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $160000.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your 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 the following :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Westerville,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025.

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