Product Development Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-05
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Wellsburg
Overview
Justrite Safety Group is seeking an innovative New Product Development Engineer to join our engineering team. The NPD engineer drives product innovation from concept to production, collaborating cross-functionally to develop and launch high-quality safety products that meet regulatory and market needs. Travel to other Justrite facilities will be required. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, Prod Development & Automation, this role provides a path for career growth with potential advancement in 3–5 years based on contributions to organizational goals.
About the team: our New Product Development Engineering team turns innovative ideas into market-ready solutions, partnering with R&D, operations, and marketing to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
What You’ll Do- Lead or support the development of new products from ideation through design, prototyping, testing, and product launch.
- Conduct design feasibility studies, risk assessments, and DFMEA.
- Collaborate with the engineering team, marketing, operations, sales, quality, and supply chain.
- Work in a structured Tollgate process to ensure NPD success.
- Be a key member of design reviews, Tollgate reviews, and project updates.
- Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize cost and production efficiency.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation.
- Conduct R&D and all associated testing for NPD.
- Stay up to date on new methods, processes, and technologies to drive innovation.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, product design, or related field.
- Five years of experience in NPD.
- Proficient in Solid Works, CAD, and modeling.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and management skills.
- Travel when needed.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include:
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience in office, lab, and shop floor environments.
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $85,000 to $115,000. Actual base salaries will vary based on location, relevant experience, and performance. This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan as part of the total compensation package.
BenefitsOur benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible hours and alternative work arrangements, a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off and personal days, and a wellness program. These benefits support career and personal well-being.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?Justrite provides opportunities to collaborate with top professionals in the safety industry, with a focus on excellence and innovation. The company supports career advancement and strives to help employees grow both personally and professionally.
Job Details- Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level - Employment type:
Full-time - Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology - Industries:
Manufacturing
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