Engineer II, New Product Development (4+ yrs full product lifecycle ownership exp. req.) 
Location: near Sugar Hill, GA 
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000+ (DOE) + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance negotiable

Engineer II, New Product Development Description

Our client in the industrial solutions space is hiring an Engineer II to join their team near Sugar Hill, GA. You will lead physical product development projects from initial requirements and concept design through testing, validation, and market launch. You will also resolve production and quality issues on existing products and mentor junior engineers through drawing reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance. Our client is looking for someone with demonstrated product design experience and ownership of the full development lifecycle, including detailed design, material selection, prototyping, and manufacturability. This role works with cross-functional teams, vendors, and, at times, customers. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, coordinating across teams, and directly influencing products brought to market. You will join a growing family-owned business offering exposure to varied materials and applications within a collaborative engineering group and newly upgraded facility. 

Engineer II, New Product Development Responsibilities

•    Lead new product development projects from requirements through launch
•    Translate application needs into measurable engineering requirements
•    Build and refine product concepts using calculations and 3D design tools
•    Prepare production-ready models, assemblies, drawings, and specifications
•    Evaluate materials based on function, durability, cost, and production methods
•    Coordinate feasibility and manufacturability reviews with suppliers
•    Lead design reviews and drive decisions through documented action items
•    Define prototype, test, and validation plans for new product concepts
•    Support pilot builds and transition approved products into production
•    Resolve post-launch quality and production-related design issues
•    Guide junior engineers through design decisions and project challenges
•    Balance multiple programs while maintaining schedules and project priorities

Engineer II, New Product Development Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    4+ years of physical product development experience required
•    Full product lifecycle ownership experience from concept through launch required
•    Detailed design, material selection, DFM, and validation experience required
•    3D CAD modeling software and technical drawing proficiency required