R&D Engineer - Product Development

Mai Placement
Newark, NJ

R&D Engineer – Product Development

Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule:
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Winter) / 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Summer)

Compensation: $65,000–$95,000

Role Overview

This is a newly created role supporting new product development across engineering and manufacturing. The R&D Engineer will focus on technical drawings, documentation, research, and structured execution , helping move ideas from concept to production-ready solutions.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, technically minded professional who enjoys documentation, design support, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates with CNC, drafting, or manufacturing backgrounds who are stronger in documentation and technical support than machine operation may be an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product development initiatives from concept through handoff
• Create, maintain, and revise CAD drawings and technical documentation
• Research standards, materials, and best practices related to product design
• Document prototypes, testing results, revisions, and design decisions
• Support prototyping and validation efforts as needed
• Own assigned R&D workstreams, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product teams to ensure accuracy and readiness
• Maintain organized records to support repeatability and future development

Qualifications

• Strong documentation, drawing, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of CAD and 3D design tools
• Familiarity with manufacturing or production environments
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why This Role Matters

This role helps ensure new products are clearly defined, properly documented, and production-ready . You’ll play a key part in turning ideas into structured, executable designs that manufacturing teams can rely on.

How to Apply

Email Resume: [email protected]

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Posted 2026-02-10

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