Product Engineer

Product Engineer

Actalent is currently seeking qualified applicants for a 6-month contract role (extendable) to support a manufacturing client in the Tualatin, OR area.

The Technical Product Engineer plays a critical role in supporting new product development and sustaining current products. This role serves as a technical liaison between the Line of Business and the manufacturing plant, applying engineering expertise to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure product compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the execution of Change Notices within agreed timelines.
• Analyze the impact of changes on end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Propose improvements to the Board of Change.
• Manage requests related to Adaptation, Quality, Productivity, Obsolescence, and Withdrawal.
• Collaborate with Design and Continuous Engineering teams on all product changes.
• Train plant personnel on product and customer application knowledge.
• Perform product and process analysis, including Technical Returns, FPY, MDR, and Red Box.
• Lead or support root cause analysis using the 8D methodology.
• Interface with customers to resolve technical inquiries and enhance delivery experience.
• Ensure consistency in product definition within the manufacturing database.
• Contribute to risk assessments, including PFMEA, PQCS, and CQCP.
• Support part qualification and critical supply robustness.
• Manage new product introductions and industrial transfers.
• Work with certification engineers to maintain compliance with UL, CSA, and other standards.
• Demonstrate leadership in issue resolution and process improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers, manufacturing teams, and corporate engineering.
• Coordinate surveillance testing and review specifications annually with the Line of Business.
• Manage the eDerogation, and eMCN portfolio, ensuring alignment with Quality Directive guidelines.

Essential Skills/Competencies:

• Process optimization
• Product compliance
• Continuous improvement
• Change management
• Six Sigma
• Project management
• 8D problem solving
• Manufacturing engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Quality engineering
• New product introduction
• Compliance management
• PFMEA

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience within manufacturing Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with 8D problem solving methodology, tool utilization (i.e., 5Why, fishbone (cause and effect), etc.)
• Six Sigma knowledge certification highly desired.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with data, problem resolution, and project management.

Work Environment:

This position requires onsite work in Tualatin, OR.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $43.25 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin, OR.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.