Product Development Engineer

Fenner, Inc.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with shift differentia

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Career Development

Culture built on Trust, Respect, and E

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers seeks a proactive Product Development engineer to design new products and manage the lifecycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements. You will lead initiatives, interpret customer requirements with Applications Engineers, and communicate specs to suppliers.

You will collaborate across engineering, quality, and production, supporting supplier qualifications, ECRs, and cost analyses while traveling as needed to resolve design or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Can translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Effective communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements.
• Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions.
• Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions.
• Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability.
• Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues.
• Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices.
• Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs.
• Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control.
• Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback.
• Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management.
• Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.

Skills

Product design

Lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Interpret customer requirements

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

What We Offer…

At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:

• Competitive paywith shift differentials and bonuses
• Day-oneMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) matchimmediately vested with the company
• Career Developmentin a Global Organization
• A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future

What we’re looking for…

As a key member of our Product Development team, you will:

• Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements
• Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups
• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions
• Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions
• Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items
• Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability
• Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues
• Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices
• Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA)
• Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs
• Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control
• Maintain drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions
• Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback
• Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management
• Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams
• Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.

What We’re Looking For…

We’re seeking a proactive, safety-conscious team player who:

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Has strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management
• Understands engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance
• Can interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
• Is skilled in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management
• It is detail-oriented and capable of managing revision control and drawing databases
• It is comfortable leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts
• Is willing to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Actively promotes company values and adheres to EHS policies and procedures

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