Product Development Engineer I

Job DetailsJob Location: Charlotte, NC 28217Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Professional ServicesAs the Product Development Engineer, you will lead assigned hardware products from concept through launch, driving design, testing, validation, and progression through a Stage Gate process. This role requires strong organization, proactive issue management, and ownership of deliverables to ensure successful product releases. Key Responsibilities • New Product Development Ownership • Drive assigned hardware products from concept through launch, leading requirements definition, planning, cross-functional execution, Stage Gate progression, risk mitigation, and release readiness activities. • Maintain organized project documentation, issue tracking, and release readiness while driving issues to resolution through proactive ownership and timely communication. • Develop, document, and optimize processes for hardware testing, release management, and product implementation. • Provide technical support during product rollout and implementation, ensuring smooth integration and client satisfaction. Team Leadership & Coordination • Work cross-functionally with hardware and software development teams, suppliers, depot operations, support teams, and leadership to track progress, communicate status, and ensure successful product execution and launch. • Organize and track action items, ensuring timely completion. • Ensure alignment between hardware design and product roadmap. Hardware Testing & Validation • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for hardware components. • Perform functional, performance, and reliability testing on prototypes and pre-production units. • Analyze test results, identify issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve them. Documentation & Reporting • Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and corrective actions. • Prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders. • Contribute to knowledge base for future product iterations.Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; 3-5 years of experience in product  development, hardware engineering, or technical product validation. • Experience with Stage Gate product development processes, and/or new product introduction (NPI).  • Strong technical understanding of hardware systems, development processes, troubleshooting, root  cause analysis, and hardware/software integration. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail and effective cross-functional collaboration. • Strong ownership, accountability, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to  drive assigned products and deliverables to successful completion. • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.  Working Conditions: Laptop, cell phone, desktop provided for this role.