Product Development Engineer

PurePower Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanadyne seeks a product development engineer to own design and validation work across product lifecycles, from concept through production and sustaining improvements.

You will lead cross-functional coordination, develop CAD models and drawings, and drive cost reduction while advancing new product initiatives. A strong foundation in DVP&R, DFMEA, and APQP processes is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of component-level design and launch to production.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• Knowledge of DVP&R and DFMEA tools.
• Familiarity with APQP/Launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reengineering to produce models and drawings for existing products.
• Develop and coordinate validation testing for new product launches.
• Provide support for newly launched products to improve first-pass yield and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide engineering support and drive cost reduction of existing products.
• Investigate scope and risks for potential new products to aid business cases.
• Cost reduction initiatives on current products.
• Explore new business initiatives.

Skills

Component-level design

Launch to production

CAD modeling

Pro/Engineer

DFMEA

DVP&R

APQP processes

Tools

CAD software

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Owns technical and analytical execution for assigned Product Development Engineering projects, driving problems to resolution and escalating only issues that require next-level authority or cross-functional decision-making beyond the role's scope.

Acts as the lead technical point of contact across design, process, manufacturing, test, quality, and marketing functions, coordinating these groups as products move from concept through production and distribution. Responsible for keeping cross-functional stakeholders aligned on project status, risks, and decisions throughout each phase.

Holds end-to-end ownership of assigned products across their full lifecycle — including initial development, production launch, and subsequent modifications, upgrades, and sustaining maintenance — ensuring continuity of technical ownership rather than handing off between phases or teams.

Manages project scope, schedule, and technical risk for assigned initiatives, proactively identifying issues and driving them to closure rather than waiting for direction. Expected to independently plan and sequence the technical work required to meet program milestones.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Conduct reengineering to produce models and drawings for existing products
• Develop and coordinate the validation testing for new product launches
• Provide support for newly launched products to improve first-pass yield and manufacturing efficiency
• Provide engineering support and drive cost reduction of existing products
• Investigate the scope and risks associated with potential new products to assist in the development of a business case
• Cost reduction initiatives on current products
• New business initiatives investigations
• 3 years’ experience on component-level design and launch to production
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing creation
• Experience with developing validation requirements for products

Knowledge and Capabilities:

Knowledge of DVP&R and DFMEA tools

Knowledge of APQP/Launch processes

3D Cad modeling and Drawing, experience with Pro Engineer a plus

Stanadyne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, color, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.