Product Development Engineer
Job in
West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06107, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new cable products, components, and materials to meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements
- Support full product development cycles, including concept creation, design calculations, prototype builds, qualification plans, and testing
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and optimize product/process performance
- Analyze test data, evaluate product performance, and prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, and qualification reports
- Partner with product management and commercial teams to identify market needs, evaluate customer requirements, and support new product introductions
- Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, design-to-cost activities, and continuous improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE, etc.) and support certification activities
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, quality, operations, and materials engineering to drive product improvements and resolve technical challenges
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related field)
- Hands‑on experience in product development, design, testing, or manufacturing engineering
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
- Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- 3+ years of experience in cable, wire, polymers, or industrial manufacturing (preferred)
- Familiarity with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE) or product certification processes (preferred)
- Experience supporting plant trials, process troubleshooting, or design-to-cost initiatives (preferred)
- Background in materials, extrusion, compounding, or mechanical performance testing (preferred)
- Experience with CAD tools, statistical analysis, or design of experiments (DOE) (preferred)
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