About this role

Newbury Franklin Industrials

Position Summary:

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for the industrialization of a new project from initial RFQ to validation during production. They will serve as the primary technical liaison between the Moldtech, potential customers, suppliers, and tooling manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer – Development ensures open and constant communication among all stakeholders, and ensures new projects meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Exempt: Yes
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee all initial phases of communication with potential new customers, including review of RFQs, design reviews, and generating quotes.
Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, then clearly define all project requirements and communicate to Moldtech team.
Develop project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
Lead design and development of new tooling and processes with the help of internal resources, tooling manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and the customer.
Support APQP deliverables such as PFMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
Ensure work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements are clearly defined and documented for hand-off to production.
Conduct trials for new materials, compounds, and tooling, and validate results before production release.
Assist other initiatives of the Engineering team as directed by management.

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
3–5 years’ experience in mold design, preferably in rubber molding (compression, transfer, injection).
Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.
Skills & Competencies
Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and ISO/IATF quality requirements.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
Compensation: $69,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.
Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.

Product Development Engineer