Senior Product Development Engineer

Real Staffing; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Real Staffing is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The role involves leading the design and development of medical devices, driving projects from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in medical device development, particularly with minimally invasive technologies. Strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are essential.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid leave where required by law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Medical Device Development Experience.
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Medical device design experience preferred, especially with minimally invasive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead product design and development activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global manufacturer and development partner in the medical device industry, focused on bringing innovative, life‑improving technologies to market. With a strong international footprint and a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture, the organization emphasizes continuous learning, technical excellence, and meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Product Development Enigneer is responsible for leading design and development activities across component, subassembly, and full medical device projects. This role drives work from early concept through commercialization, including requirements definition, prototyping, modeling, and design verification.

This position is based in the Minneapolis‑St. Paul area, with occasional travel between local sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technical plans and project deliverables in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Lead product design and development activities throughout the full product lifecycle
• Generate and evaluate design concepts using engineering analysis and problem‑solving techniques
• Create and maintain documentation for design inputs/outputs, verification, and testing in alignment with quality systems
• Collaborate closely with customers and internal stakeholders to communicate technical progress and requirements
• Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility assessments, and testing
• Drive cross‑functional alignment to advance projects efficiently
• Mentor and support junior engineers
• Identify and resolve technical and process challenges
• Support critical technical decisions, including design direction, vendor selection, and quality‑related considerations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Device Development Experience
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g., product development, testing, modeling, manufacturing processes)
• Medical device design experience preferred, particularly with minimally invasive technologies (e.g., catheters, guidewires, delivery systems)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience using statistical tools (e.g., DOE, tolerance analysis, Minitab)
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams
• Experience mentoring or coaching other engineers is a plus
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel locally between sites as needed

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct‑hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com