Product Engineer — Compliance & Materials

Product Engineer Contractor - Compliance (JN - Shakopee, Minnesota

Salary: USD
30 - USD
38 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contract Product Engineer to support the Global Engineering team during an employee leave absence. This role will provide critical coverage for compliance‑driven and application‑focused engineering activities while internal teams absorb a portion of the workload.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the organization continues to meet legal and regulatory obligations, particularly related to materials compliance and newly expanded PFAS registration requirements at the Minnesota facility.

• Contract Duration:
  Start ASAP-January 2027
• Pay Rate: up to $38.00/hour (flexible based on candidate experience)
• Location:
  
  Shakopee, MN
• Work Schedule:
  
  Hybrid
• Remote:
  Monday and Friday
• Experience Level: 1–3 years

The contingent Product Engineer will focus on the following key coverage areas, with compliance as the highest priority:

• Support compliance activities related to PFAS, chemical substance reporting, and materials regulations
• Assist with PFAS product registration requirements in response to new state‑level regulations affecting the Minnesota facility
• Review and manage supplier documentation, material declarations, and compliance certifications
• Prepare technical and compliance responses for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and traceability of compliance‑related records and documentation

• Provide technical support for existing products and applications
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances to address customer and manufacturing questions
• Assist with troubleshooting, failure analysis, and product performance concerns
• Support quality, manufacturing, and customer‑facing teams with technical input

• Support compound‑related documentation and material data management
• Assist with reviewing compound specifications and material suitability for applications and regulatory requirements
• Provide engineering input for Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
• Review technical requirements to ensure feasibility, compliance, and alignment with internal capabilities
• Support cross‑functional collaboration during quotation and evaluation phases

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in an engineering, materials, or compliance‑support role
• Familiarity with materials and chemical compliance frameworks (e.g., PFAS‑related regulations, REACH, RoHS, Prop 65)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with technical and regulatory documentation
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions

• Exposure to elastomer or polymer materials (e.g., EPDM, FKM, rubber compounds)
• Experience supporting products in regulated or industrial environments
• Understanding of product lifecycle support, technical documentation, or quality systems
• Ability to quickly learn internal systems, processes, and material databases

Eligible to work in the country to which applying (work permit/visa/citizenship)