Product Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Product Development Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals turn ideas into practical products by combining engineering expertise, customer and market insights, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, quality, and business teams. Browse vetted opportunities at companies seeking experienced engineers to guide products from concept through launch and continuous improvement.

What Does a Product Development Engineer Do?

Product Development Engineers help define product requirements, evaluate technical approaches, build and test prototypes, and refine designs for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. Depending on the industry, they may work with mechanical, electrical, software, materials, or systems engineering, and contribute to testing, documentation, regulatory compliance, and production handoff.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, a strong foundation in product design and development, and the ability to solve complex problems. Useful qualifications may include CAD or simulation experience, prototyping and testing, design for manufacturing, quality methods, project management, and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Clear communication and cross-functional teamwork are important throughout the product lifecycle.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Product Development Engineers work across industries such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering roles, technical leadership, product engineering management, or broader product and operations leadership. The work and requirements vary by employer, product type, and level of responsibility.

Find Product Development Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles by industry and location, and identify positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$79K - $94K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by providing engineering support, optimizing operations, and leading safety initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and innovation i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $107K *

Build innovative manufacturing processes to lead complex projects, enhance safety, and reduce defects. Collaborate cross-functionally and leverage expertise in engineering to drive improvements and ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $119K *

Transform manufacturing processes by designing innovative tooling solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering tasks and coordinating project activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while developing your skills in a dynamic envir...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining robotic systems through innovative design and engineering. Collaborate across disciplines to create reliable, high-performance hardware solutions while leading projects f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and analysis of gas turbine engine components, ensuring compliance and performance through advanced stress analysis and project coordination. Collaborate with teams to drive process im...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with global teams to enhance aerospace product designs, resolve materials obsolescence, and improve supply chain performance for commercial and military aircraft syst...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $219K *

Advance your career by developing cutting-edge metrology software and inspection recipes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and drive innovation in semiconduc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $188K *

Drive innovation in packaging technology by developing advanced thermal solutions and optimizing assembly processes. Collaborate globally to enhance materials science and engineering capabilities for...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $219K *

Optimize metrology systems and processes to enhance manufacturing data analytics and yield improvement for advanced packaging technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure measuremen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $135K *

Lead product development and innovation for new beverage platforms, driving strategy from formulation to commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure qu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$146K - $270K *

Join a dedicated team that drives semiconductor manufacturing innovation through advanced problem-solving and customer engagement, improving tool performance and product development from concept to re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $159K *

Accelerate your career by leading mechanical engineering design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation in mechanical systems. Utilize your expertise to ensure pro...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $250K *

Transform complex challenges into scalable products. In this senior role, leverage your full-stack expertise to drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and user experien...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $200K *

Engage in hands-on mechanical design, driving prototypes from concept to reality. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, utilizing CAD tools and rapid prototyping for in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing by developing and managing complex processes from design to production. Your expertise will drive efficiency and quality in our operations, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead logistics application development, bridging business needs with technology solutions. Drive optimization and ensure application stability while managing cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by tackling complex challenges in product engineering. Join a dynamic team where your innovative solutions will shape the future of recruiting technology and drive impactful outcom...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $150K *

Shape the future of manufacturing engineering by leading the transition of complex products from design to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the CAD file lifecycle for additive manufacturing, collaborating with engineering teams to create and modify CAD models, ensuring printability and design integrity while managing file sharing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative electromechanical products for automotive repair, overseeing design, integration, and manufacturing processes while establishing engineering standards and infl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $121K *

Develop innovative plastic components and mechanisms, leading cross-functional projects to meet market needs and quality standards in high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial applicatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative power connector solutions through design, verification, and customer collaboration. Contribute to product development and ensure manufacturability while driving n...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Elevate the future of autonomy by managing Linux mission computers, integrating high-bandwidth sensors, and optimizing real-time data paths for advanced perception and decision-making in challenging e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-driven autonomy stack for challenging environments. Own the Linux mission computer, integrating sensors and optimizing real-time performance while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Product Development Engineer helps turn product concepts into reliable, manufacturable offerings. The role may involve defining requirements, designing components or systems, building prototypes, testing performance, improving designs, and supporting production launch.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Product Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek an engineering degree or equivalent experience, relevant product design and development skills, and experience with prototyping, testing, and cross-functional projects. Some roles require particular software tools, industry knowledge, or regulatory expertise.

  • Which industries hire Product Development Engineers?question toggle

    Opportunities are available in fields such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Specific responsibilities depend on the products and engineering disciplines involved.

  • How can I find Product Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by location, industry, responsibilities, and qualifications to find roles aligned with your experience.

  • What is the difference between a Product Development Engineer and a Product Engineer?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Product Development Engineers often emphasize creating and refining new products, while Product Engineers may focus more broadly on a product’s design, performance, manufacturing, or ongoing support. Responsibilities vary by company.