Remote NPD Engineer: End-to-End Product Development

Aptiv; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect seeks a New Product Development Engineer to own the full lifecycle from concept to production launch, focusing on innovation, R&D, sustainability, and manufacturability. You will create CAD models, run FEA/testing, select materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes ACE values—Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment—and requires close work with engineering teams across PCG and Core

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years experience in Product design, development or R&D.
• Proficiency in CAD design (Solidworks preferred), GD&T and Drafting.
• Experience in ERP workflow processes (BOM development, ECO, routing, etc.)
• General understanding of drawings, Mil-Specs, Industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Experience in connector design or similar electronics industry is a plus
• Experience in New product development and product life cycle
• Knowledge of injection molding, stamping and machined part design techniques to meet cost and manufacturability targets

Responsibilities

• Product Design & Development: Performs product design/development for customer-funded programs and new product initiatives in alignment with site capabilities, engineering standards, systems, procedures, and policies.
• Technical Specifications & Documentation: Specifies and documents all materials, components, performance specifications, and detailed manufacturing assets (drawings, procedures, test specifications, BOMs).
• System Data Management: Documents and records all product data and design information accurately within CAD and PDM/ERP systems.
• Feasibility & Engineering Change Control: Conducts engineering research to determine design feasibility (FAE); initiates, reviews, and processes Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for existing products and parts.
• Production & Tooling Definition: Identifies and specifies manufacturing step sequences, special equipment/tooling requirements, test plans, test procedures, special test equipment, and sources for new materials or processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Experiments with new areas of SolidWorks to improve departmental efficiency, capability, and technical knowledge.

Skills

CAD design

GD&T

Drafting

Connector design

NPD lifecycle

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP workflow processes

Job description

Winchester Interconnect seeks a New Product Development Engineer to own the full lifecycle from concept to production launch, focusing on innovation, R&D, sustainability, and manufacturability. You will create CAD models, run FEA/testing, select materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes ACE values—Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment—and requires close work with engineering teams across PCG and Core