Senior Project Engineer - Product Development

Senior Project Engineer - Product Development

Overview

·Location: Burnsville, MN with occasional travel to Faribault, MN

·Salary: $120,000 - $135,000

·Type: Direct Hire (W2), no C2C, 1099, or 3^rd parties

This role is responsible for leading new product development and continuous improvement initiatives from concept through production. The Senior Project Engineer will provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This position requires strong engineering expertise, project management capability, and the ability to guide teams through structured product development processes.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and driven to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering a positive and productive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead multiple long-term product development programs, typically spanning several years, from initial concept through production launch.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, risks, and deliverables within a structured development framework.
• Prepare and present key documentation including design reviews, technical specifications, and project milestone reports.

Product Development & Engineering Execution

• Direct mechanical and electrical design efforts using structured engineering methodologies such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Define, document, and ensure fulfillment of all product requirements.
• Collaborate on component design, material selection, supplier coordination, and manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, cost, and reliability.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.