Product Development Engineer I: Water Filtration Innovator

KX Technologies

West Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

KX Technologies LLC, part of Marmon Water, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our West Haven-based NPD team. You will lead and support engineering projects across new product development, cost reduction, and quality improvement, ensuring designs are manufacturable and compliant.

This role manages projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams and applying solid engineering practices to deliver robust filtration products that meet performance and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field.
1–3 years of project management experience on product development projects with cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Data driven, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
Ability to learn new technology, processes, and systems quickly.
Working knowledge of MS Office and project management platforms such as Monday.com.
Familiarity with regulatory standards and certifications (e.g., NSF/ANSI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute projects of minor to moderate complexity and scope, using project management best practices.
Manage prototype builds, coordinate product validation with quality assurance and analytical labs, and use performance data to drive continuous improvement.
Support and help lead cross-functional teams through the stage-gate product development process.
Solve engineering problems and conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools.
Communicate effectively with internal (sales, marketing, quality, operations, management) and external (customers, vendors) stakeholders.
Support certification testing and help develop test methods of minor scope.
Support the product road map by building an understanding of technologies, markets, and competition.
Assist with project schedules, budgets, drawings, phase gates, and production handoffs while meeting customer specifications, SKUs, and bills of materials.
Quickly learn new technologies, processes, and systems.
Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.