Product Development Engineer – NPI & Innovation

Hayden Industrial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hayden Industrial in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design, develop, test, and launch new products and improvements. You will work with engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, supply chain, and customers to ensure performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.

The role covers concept through production release and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning prototyping, validation, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 3–7+ years of product development or design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product testing methods.
• Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of quality systems, DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP, or similar product development tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products, components, and systems based on customer and business requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Lead product development activities from concept through prototype, validation, and production launch.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure products are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, validation, and design verification activities.
• Analyze product performance, reliability, and failure data to drive improvements.
• Support cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and purchasing on material selection, component sourcing, and technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Participate in cross-functional project meetings and provide technical leadership throughout the development process.
• Assist with resolving production and field issues related to product design or performance.
• Support engineering change management and product lifecycle activities.
• Maintain project timelines and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hayden Industrial in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design, develop, test, and launch new products and improvements. You will work with engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, supply chain, and customers to ensure performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability.

The role covers concept through production release and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning prototyping, validation, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle management.