Product Development Engineer

Who We Are… 

At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

What We Offer… 

At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses


• Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• 401(k) match immediately vested with the company


• 100% Paid Parental Leave


• Michelin Stock Purchase Program

Michelin Tire Rebate Program

• Career Development in a Global Organization


• A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future

What we’re looking for…

As a key member of our Product Development team, you will:

• Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements


• Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups


• Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions


• Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions


• Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items


• Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development


• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability


• Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues


• Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices


• Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA)


• Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs


• Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control


• Maintain drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions


• Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback


• Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management


• Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams

• Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.

What We’re Looking For…

We’re seeking a proactive, safety-conscious team player who:

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field


• Has strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management


• Understands engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance


• Can interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs


• Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers


• Is skilled in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management


• It is detail-oriented and capable of managing revision control and drawing databases


• It is comfortable leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts


• Is willing to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs


• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement


• Actively promotes company values and adheres to EHS policies and procedures

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? 

Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products