Product Design & R&D Engineer

Carolina CoverTech is seeking a Product Design and Process Improvement Engineer to lead product development and support manufacturing optimization. This role is 70% design and 30% process improvement, ideal for someone hands-on and innovative, with experience in product design, prototyping, and process refinement.
Responsibilities:

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  Design and develop new products from concept through production using CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
  
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  Lead prototyping, testing, and documentation of product performance.
  
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  Implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  
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  Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting.
  
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product design with customer and manufacturing requirements.
  
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  Apply RF sealing and industrial sewing techniques where needed.
  

Requirements:

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  Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field (non-degreed candidates considered with strong experience).
  
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  Proven experience in product design and manufacturing process improvement.
  
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  Proficiency in CAD software.
  
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  Hands-on experience with sewing or RF sealing is a plus.
  
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Location: North Augusta, SC
Term: 6-month temp-to-perm
Pay: ~$40/hr (target) | ~$80K upon direct hire (flexible)
Hours: M–F, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Onsite Only | No Travel | Casual Dress

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Jaie Rogers at jrogers@selectek.com or call 678-802-6632.