New Product Development Engineer

Filterbuy • Talladega, AL

79d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Filterbuy, a leader in the air quality and manufacturing world, is seeking a highly motivated New Product Development Engineer to join our team in driving innovation and expanding our air filter product portfolio. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and prototyping of new products by reverse engineering existing solutions and creating improved versions for market introduction. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this position will play a critical role in ensuring that new products meet or exceed FilterBuy’s quality standards, are manufactured efficiently, and are delivered on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience preferred in new product development, including prototyping and launching products to market.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D modeling applications.
• Proven track record of developing products from scratch, including rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.
• Experience in more than one of the following disciplines: Development Engineering, Project Engineering, Product Marketing, Materials Engineering, or Operations.
• Strong people management skills, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new air filtration products from concept through production launch.
• Reverse engineer competitive products and identify opportunities for improvement in performance, design, and manufacturability.
• Develop, prototype, and test new designs using CAD software and rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development Program Manager to coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Sales team to evaluate market needs, identify potential new product opportunities, and align development efforts with customer demand.
• Benchmark existing production processes to uncover opportunities for improved efficiencies, cost savings, and scalability.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, and manufacturing teams to develop scalable production processes.
• Ensure products align with company quality standards, cost targets, and customer requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply hands-on problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques to reduce lead times and enhance product reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees