R&D Engineer Product Development
Location: Newark NJ
Schedule:
MondayThursday: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM 12:00 PM (Winter) / 7:30 AM 1:00 PM (Summer)
Compensation: $65000$95000
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. Youll play a key part in turning ideas into structured executable designs that manufacturing teams can rely on.
How to Apply
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Required Experience:
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