Product Development Engineer

Alto Products Corp; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alto Products Corp, located in Atmore, Alabama, is seeking a Product Engineer to lead engineering projects and manage the product lifecycle from conception through launch.

The role involves team development, project management, and collaborating with customers and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 3-5 years of experience in product engineering, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Siemens NX or SolidWorks.

The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Product Engineering.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of automotive components.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team, prioritizing tasks and coaching.
• Own scope, timing, risk, and technical outcomes of engineering projects.
• Manage the product lifecycle from design to launch.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Proficiency with 3D CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities -
Lead and develop a small team of direct reports—assign priorities, remove roadblocks, and coach day-to-day execution to deliver new products and improvements on schedule.

Serve as the resident expert on internal manufacturing process capabilities to ensure designs are practical and production-ready.

Lead engineering projects that support the broader product portfolio and business strategy—owning scope, timing, risk, and technical outcomes.

Create, read, and interpret engineering drawings to drive clear specifications and effective design intent.
Manage the product lifecycle including design, prototyping, testing, and PPAP—driving disciplined execution and strong technical documentation.

Represent Product Engineering in cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement to improve quality, cost, and speed-to-market.

Support customers, suppliers, and internal teams with technical information—serving as the engineering point of contact for product/process quality concerns and maintaining regular supplier communication.

Qualifications -
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred) or related field.

3-5 years experience in Product Engineering.

Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.

Technical knowledge of automotive components.

Proficiency with 3D CAD tools—preferably Siemens NX or SolidWorks.

Experience managing product lifecycle from concept through launch.

Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills with the ability to manage workload in a team environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.