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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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex mechanical design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical environments. Leverage your expertise to ensure com...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, leading innovative projects in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage design processes, and ensure compliance whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your career by enhancing production efficiency and leading industrialization efforts. Collaborate on new equipment design, optimize processes, and drive Lean initiatives to achieve operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficiency in advanced aerospace electronics manufacturing by optimizing processes, analyzing workflows, and implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and product qua...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $262K *

Lead the charge in spacecraft integration, ensuring seamless assembly of subsystems into a flight-ready vehicle. Drive process improvements, resolve conflicts, and maintain rigorous documentation to m...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Tackle complex product development projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and engineering standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining pr...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing assembly processes and equipment design. As a senior technical authority, you'll lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $177K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Oversee project management and technical leadership for complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with customer need...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by managing diverse capital projects, driving improvements in productivity and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $89K *

Join us in driving innovation as you lead manufacturing activities for new products, ensuring quality and efficiency from prototype to production while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance cust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion electrical engineering excellence by creating and optimizing manufacturing processes, developing documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands and enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Transform the hardware lifecycle by leading system validation and deployment for advanced computing platforms, utilizing extensive collaboration across teams to enhance performance and reliability in...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead end-to-end validation and deployment of innovative Compute and Storage hardware, ensuring system performance, reliability, and effective debugging across diverse teams and components in data cent...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead system validation and deployment of advanced hardware in data centers. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, diagnose issues, and drive new platform enablement f...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join our team to develop and validate cutting-edge automotive test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design integrated hardware and software solutions, ensuring compliance with indus...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative design by decoding creativity and evaluating visual excellence. Collaborate closely with engineers and researchers to elevate product interfaces, crafting a high-quality design fra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and development of tooling solutions for high-speed cable assemblies, collaborating with global engineering teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure quality standards ar...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation and customer solutions in a dynamic engineering role. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge interconnect designs for high-growth mar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative interconnect solutions for diverse markets. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to address technical challenges and drive growth in robotics, automot...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer interactions by developing innovative interconnect solutions, driving growth across diverse markets like Automotive and AI. Collaborate with engineering teams to address technical c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Lead the charge in transforming aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. Drive equipment reliability and optimize production processes while mentoring teams and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Explore your potential as you drive the transition of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment into high-volume production. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, troubleshoot issues, and est...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$183K - $243K *

Unlock potential by driving manufacturing engineering excellence across diverse product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality stage gate deliverables, while men...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Champion the transition from R&D to manufacturing by ensuring product readiness, mitigating risks, and delivering high-quality outcomes through effective project management and cross-functional collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Empower innovation by designing tactile softgoods for humanoid robots, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, safet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.