Product Development Engineer

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Product Development Engineer designing and developing industrial products for Molex, specializing in electro-mechanical interconnect solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept through production.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development for electro-mechanical interconnects, with a strong focus on design for manufacturing and assembly. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production while ensuring customer requirements are met.

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Product Development for Electro-Mechanical InterconnectsDesign for Manufacturing (DFM)Design for Assembly (DFA)NX CAD Software ExperiencePLM Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Product DesignPrototype DevelopmentTesting Procedures FormulationInjection MoldingMetal StampingManufacturing ProcessesTechnical DocumentationProduct Specifications DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwarePLM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

Electro-Mechanical ConnectorsIndustrial ApplicationsProduct Launch SupportCustomer RequirementsNew Technologies Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Product Development Engineer will assist in product development efforts for electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors) for Industrial applications.
This role involves providing technical expertise, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and involvement in projects from concept to production.
Design and development of next-generation products and components for the industrial connector market.
Interface with cross-functional team members including testing, manufacturing integration, project management, and sales.
Develop product and application specifications documents for testing that meet customer requirements.
Present concepts and detailed requirements to internal teams and customers to gain support for new product development.
Support Manufacturing and Quality Assurance during product launches and travel to manufacturing sites as needed.
Build relationships with cross-functional team members through team-building activities.
Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and methodologies for product development.
Work with marketing and external customers to define new project opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
Experience in product development efforts of electro-mechanical interconnect (separable connectors).
Experience in product design for injection molded and/or metal stamping components.
Knowledge of manufacturing / assembly processes and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Experience with development and testing of prototypes.
Experience with the formulation of product test procedures.
Experience in CAD software, preferably NX CAD software experience.
Experience in PLM systems, including engineering change notice and documentation release procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
flexible spending and health savings accounts
life insurance
ADD
disability
retirement
paid vacation/time off
educational assistance
infertility assistance
paid parental leave
adoption assistance