Mechanical Engineer

MAC Incorporated; Allendale (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Allendale, NJ seeks a Development Engineer to transform customer concepts into manufacturable products. You will lead NPI, prototyping, and transitions from R&D into production, acting as the primary technical resource for customers and internal teams.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years of engineering experience, and experience with new product development or manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Medical device industry experience preferred.
• Experience with new product development, NPI, prototyping, or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience translating product designs into manufacturable solutions.
• Knowledge of process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data and develop capability reports.
• Multidisciplinary engineering background with knowledge across multiple engineering functions.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, from production associates to executive management.
• Ability to travel for customer visits and trade shows as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products and prototypes in collaboration with customers.
• Lead engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Translate customer concepts and designs into manufacturable products and processes.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes required to support new products.
• Support the transition of products from R&D and prototype stages into full production.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and technical recommendations to customers.
• Perform data analysis and prepare capability studies, engineering reports, and technical presentations.
• Ensure products and processes comply with customer-driven quality requirements and specifications.
• Research and develop process improvements to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Production, R&D, Sales, and other internal departments.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for both internal teams and customers.
• Create and deliver customer presentations for new products and engineering solutions.
• Participate in customer technical meetings and on-site visits as required.
• Attend and present at industry trade shows as needed.
• Engage prospective customers and manage technical leads before, during, and after trade shows.

Skills

2+ years engineering experience

New product development

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Allendale, New Jersey
Job Ref: 41636

LARGE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN Allendale NJ IS LOOKING FOR A MECHANICAL ENGINEER. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES OR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. IDEALLY SOMEONE FROM A MEDICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY OR METAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

THIS IS 100% ONSITE

SALARY: $75K-$95K

DAY SHIFT: TYPICALLY WORK 40-60 HOURS A WEEK

Development Engineer - New Product Development

Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000-$95,000/year

Position Summary

The Development Engineer is responsible for transforming customer concepts and designs into manufacturable products using sound engineering principles and a strong understanding of production processes.

This position will lead the engineering side of new product development, prototyping, New Product Introduction (NPI), process development, and product transition from R&D into production. The Development Engineer will also serve as a primary technical resource for customers and internal manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new products and prototypes in collaboration with customers.

• Lead engineering activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Translate customer concepts and designs into manufacturable products and processes.

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes required to support new products.

• Support the transition of products from R&D and prototype stages into full production.

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.

• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and technical recommendations to customers.

• Perform data analysis and prepare capability studies, engineering reports, and technical presentations.

• Ensure products and processes comply with customer-driven quality requirements and specifications.

• Research and develop process improvements to improve manufacturability, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Production, R&D, Sales, and other internal departments.

• Serve as a primary technical resource for both internal teams and customers.

• Create and deliver customer presentations for new products and engineering solutions.

• Participate in customer technical meetings and on-site visits as required.

• Attend and present at industry trade shows as needed.

• Engage prospective customers and manage technical leads before, during, and after trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.

• 2+ years of engineering experience.

• Medical device industry experience preferred.

• Experience with new product development, NPI, prototyping, or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience translating product designs into manufacturable solutions.

• Knowledge of process development, validation, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data and develop capability reports.

• Multidisciplinary engineering background with knowledge across multiple engineering functions.

• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and customer-facing communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, from production associates to executive management.

• Ability to travel for customer visits and trade shows as required.

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to moving machinery, humidity, fumes, and airborne particles.

• PPE may be required in designated production areas.

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and work around manufacturing equipment as needed.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Eligible after first day:

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible after 90-day probationary period:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Dependent Care Account

• Commuter Transportation Management Account

• Vacation time

• Sick time

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