Product Development Engineer

Overview

The Product Development Engineer 2 is responsible for research and development of products from conception through retail, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of accounts and consumers. This role applies veteran engineering knowledge and applied research methodologies toward the development and design of innovative products and processes. Working under the guidance of more Senior Engineers, the successful candidate will perform product development engineering work across one or more general engineering functions including mechanical, process, product, and chemical engineering. The role focuses on elevating products through the application of new technologies and processes while generating rigorous tests, analyzing results, and making data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities for product conception, design, and retail-ready solutions
• Utilize engineering expertise and applied research to design new products and processes
• Perform product development engineering work across multiple engineering functions (mechanical, process, product, chemical, etc.)
• Generate comprehensive tests and perform thorough results analysis
• Draw conclusions from data and make evidence-based product and process recommendations
• Solve complex engineering problems and implement corrective actions
• Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and briefs on assigned projects
• Present concepts and solutions at the functional level
• Support knowledge transfer across functional areas as needed

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Experience in engineering within manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 2–4 years of directly relevant work experience

Alternative Qualifications (any one of the following acceptable):

• PhD or Law degree + 1 year of experience
• Master’s degree + 0–3 years of experience
• Associate’s degree + 1–3 years of experience
• High School diploma + 3–5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with Data Visualization tools
• Python programming skills
• SQL database experience

Work Arrangement

• Location: On-site at St. Charles, MO facility
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time
• Duration: Covering leave for FTE employee through the fiscal year

This position is a temporary assignment covering leave through the fiscal year.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.