New Product Development Engineer – Mechanical Design & Manufacturing

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.; Slatersville (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering in Smithsfield, RI is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to drive mechanical design and manufacturing initiatives for plastic dispensing and packaging solutions.

This hands-on role focuses on mechanical product design, thermoplastic injection molding, tooling development, prototyping, and product testing, bringing concepts through validation to full-scale manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency for 3D models and drawings.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding and DFM.
• Hands-on rapid prototyping and 3D printing experience.
• Experience with test plans, testing, and documentation.
• Proficiency with metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs).
• Experience with ERP or PDM and BOM maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development activities from concept to production launch.
• Design mechanical components using SolidWorks with 3D models, drawings, tolerances.
• Develop rapid prototypes and 3D-printed components to validate form and fit.
• Support thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling, and production implementation.
• Coordinate tooling qualification and BOM maintenance.
• Develop and execute product test plans and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

CMMs / metrology

3D printing

Job description

Title: New Product Development Engineer - Mechanical Design & Manufacturing

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type

• Duration: Direct hire, full-time
• Pay rate: $85,000-$95,000 annually
• Job Location: Smithsfield, RI
• Travel: Approximately 15%
• Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Job#: bh19699

Description

We are seeking a New Product Development Engineer to join an established manufacturing organization specializing in innovative plastic dispensing and packaging solutions.

This hands-on engineering role focuses on mechanical product design, thermoplastic injection molding, tooling development, prototyping, and product testing. The successful candidate will help bring new products from initial concept through design, validation, and full-scale manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined engineer who enjoys combining CAD design with hands-on troubleshooting, manufacturing collaboration, and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product development activities from concept and design through testing, qualification, and production launch.
• Design and develop mechanical components using SolidWorks, including 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Develop and evaluate rapid prototypes and 3D-printed components to validate fit, form, function, and manufacturability.
• Support thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling development, and production implementation.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, testing, and qualification of injection mold tooling and molded components.
• Develop and execute product test plans, dimensional inspections, and performance evaluations.
• Analyze test data, document results, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Troubleshoot existing products, molds, tooling, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and support product launches.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical reports, specifications, and qualification records.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and product data within ERP systems.
• Support supplier evaluations, technical reviews, and project scheduling to ensure successful product development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical product design and development experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, 2D drawings, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling development, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Experience developing test plans, conducting product testing, analyzing results, and preparing technical documentation.
• Proficiency with dimensional inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Experience working with ERP or product data management systems, including BOM creation and maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing product development projects from initial concept through production launch.
• Experience with Micro-Vu dimensional inspection systems.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP software.
• Knowledge of calibration systems and measurement equipment documentation.
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams on product development initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent, direct-hire position with a competitive salary of $85,000-$95,000.
• Opportunity to own and influence product development from initial design through manufacturing.
• Hands-on engineering environment combining mechanical design, prototyping, tooling, and production.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative products used in a variety of consumer and industrial applications.

Connexions mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.