Product Development Engineer

HR HealthCare; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HR HealthCare is seeking a Product Development Engineer in York, PA to support engineering and validation teams in product development and manufacturing responsibilities. The role involves evaluating materials and components, and ensuring compliance while improving production efficiency.

Responsibilities include drafting DHF documentation, developing specs and test protocols, performing inspections, and generating technical reports. Proficiency in CAD software and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years product development or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain Design History File docs.
• Draft verification and validation tests.
• Develop product/process specs and sampling plans.
• Perform first article inspections.
• Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement CAPA/NCAR.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

CAD software

Statistical analysis

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Plant - York, PA 17402
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Summary of Position

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for assisting the engineering and validation team with product development and manufacturing responsibilities to ensure compliance and improve production efficiency. This individual will support product development and manufacturing, from evaluating sourced materials, components, and products through to the manufacture of finished goods. The Product Development Engineer will assist with activities related to process and supplier qualifications, continuous improvement projects, and product development to ensure compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and maintain product Design History File documentation.
• Draft product verification and validation testing protocols and reports.
• Develop product/process specifications, acceptance criteria, and related sampling plans, as needed.
• Execute testing per approved protocols or test plans.
• Perform first article inspections for new components or supplier materials.
• Generate technical reports to summarize evaluation results.
• Develop and prepare specifications, work instructions, visual aids, and other documentation for manufacturing processes and product testing.
• Troubleshoot product/process issues to determine root cause and develop any necessary corrective and/or preventive actions.
• Assist in the development of product/process risk management documentation.
• Assist with the resolution of manufacturing-related CAPAs and NCRs.
• Support in customer complaint investigations and SCARs, as necessary.
• Develop engineering drawings for inspection gauges, tooling, fixtures, etc.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to analyze and summarize product and process data.
• Promote an environment of compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualities

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Basic understanding of facilities and process utility systems
• Basic understanding of the use of statistical analysis tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Understanding of OSHA and manufacturing safety
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Able to read and write technical specifications and reports
• Able to work in teams and interact positively with staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree program in engineering or a related field; mechanical or biomedical engineering preferred
• 1-3 years of product development and/or manufacturing-related experience or equivalent, particularly in an engineering or technical role