R&D Engineer: Prototyping & Production Innovator

Solatube; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate Inc. in Glasgow, KY is seeking an R&D Engineer to advance innovative product development from concept to production. This hands-on role involves building prototypes, testing, and collaborating with manufacturing to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, rigorous testing, and ongoing process improvements within a dynamic R&D team. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3–7 years in product development, engineering, or R&D roles.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Experience with CAD software and design tools.
• Experience with testing and validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new products from concept through validation and implementation.
• Design and engineer product solutions aligned with technical and commercial requirements.
• Develop prototypes and conduct iterative testing to refine product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product design with manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure product designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.
• Support transition of new products from development into production environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Engineering design tools

Testing and validation methodologies

Job description

Tate Inc. in Glasgow, KY is seeking an R&D Engineer to advance innovative product development from concept to production. This hands-on role involves building prototypes, testing, and collaborating with manufacturing to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, rigorous testing, and ongoing process improvements within a dynamic R&D team. A Bachelor’s in engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience are required.