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Product Development Engineer

LHH US

Fairfield, NJ 07004 • 9/1/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Our client, based in Essex County, NJ is seeking a Junior Product Engineer to support new product development, process improvement, and manufacturing optimization. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities
  • Support new product development projects.
  • Plan and execute product trials and process improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluate raw materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct product testing and analyze results.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Operations, and EHS teams.
  • Document testing, trials, and project outcomes.
  • Assist with product launches and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical, Materials, or Manufacturing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Internship, co-op, or related engineering experience.
  • Mechanical testing, manufacturing, or materials science experience is a plus.
Benefit offerings PTO/Holiday pay, Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan.

· Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, Military connected talent encouraged to apply/ To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

· The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.