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Product Development Engineer | Amsted Rail – Petersburg, VA | Pay Range: $75,000 to $95,000
Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top employee-owned companies in the U.S., team members benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards, competitive pay, and strong benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering product design and development of seal or bearing products to meet customer needs from conception to realization. A successful candidate will assist in growing the company by generating marketable-engineered products and becoming a part of a global design center of excellence across our business. You will work with our global product team at locations in Ningbo, China, Jaipur, India, Sahagun, Mexico, and beyond.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
- Act as a driver of innovation within the seals engineering teams.
- Establish and enforce good engineering practices for change management, documentation, new product introduction, product design, project management and continuous improvement
- Work with customer product development teams to establish and meet requirements with finished product designs
- Create and utilize design criteria and process capabilities for seal products
- Support plant quality assurance efforts for operations, joint venture partners, and purchased components
- Provide engineering support to joint venture partners when assigned
- Patent innovations in the seal products as they are created
- Create technical drawings and documentation for Seals and Forming business
- Run or participate in DFMEAs as required to deliver products for Seals and Forming customers
- Present compiled testing and product results to customers as part of the approval process when assigned
- Work with Research and Test Center to execute testing required for the development or approval of new products
- Compile capital project requests for NPI or other product related expenses
- Develop and maintain process expertise for FEA, CAD, and design methodology including the attendance of training and conferences on an as needed basis
- In conjunction with supply chain, interact with vendors to determine appropriate specifications and arrange for the evaluation, purchase and acceptance of equipment, materials or services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of accomplishments and experiences
- Willingness to travel, up to 25% of the time, as needed
- Must have ability to exercise independent judgement and creativity in problem solving
- Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization including the customer
- Self-starter, effectively working alone or as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with and persuade employees
- Must have high attention to detail
- Strong understanding of FEA modeling and empirical testing methods for product validation
- Manufacturing experience a plus
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- High Volume stamping experience is a plus
- Familiarity with IAFT 16949 is a plus
- Rubber and plastic injection molding experience is a plus
- Seal Design experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug (including THC)& background screening
- Must wear company-provided personal protection equipment (PPE) in required areas
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the office and manufacturing areas
- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, prior manufacturing experience a plus
Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?
- Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of considered compensation)
- 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
- Competitive Pay: Competitive base salary based on education and experience, plus annual bonus potential and annual merit increase opportunities.
- Career Growth: Company supported development opportunities, including training, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
- Additional Offerings: Mentorship Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance available, and Employee Discount Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Product Development Engineer | Amsted Rail – Petersburg, VA | Pay Range: $75,000 to $95,000
Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top employee-owned companies in the U.S., team members benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards, competitive pay, and strong benefits.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering product design and development of seal or bearing products to meet customer needs from conception to realization. A successful candidate will assist in growing the company by generating marketable-engineered products and becoming a part of a global design center of excellence across our business. You will work with our global product team at locations in Ningbo, China, Jaipur, India, Sahagun, Mexico, and beyond.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
- Act as a driver of innovation within the seals engineering teams.
- Establish and enforce good engineering practices for change management, documentation, new product introduction, product design, project management and continuous improvement
- Work with customer product development teams to establish and meet requirements with finished product designs
- Create and utilize design criteria and process capabilities for seal products
- Support plant quality assurance efforts for operations, joint venture partners, and purchased components
- Provide engineering support to joint venture partners when assigned
- Patent innovations in the seal products as they are created
- Create technical drawings and documentation for Seals and Forming business
- Run or participate in DFMEAs as required to deliver products for Seals and Forming customers
- Present compiled testing and product results to customers as part of the approval process when assigned
- Work with Research and Test Center to execute testing required for the development or approval of new products
- Compile capital project requests for NPI or other product related expenses
- Develop and maintain process expertise for FEA, CAD, and design methodology including the attendance of training and conferences on an as needed basis
- In conjunction with supply chain, interact with vendors to determine appropriate specifications and arrange for the evaluation, purchase and acceptance of equipment, materials or services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of accomplishments and experiences
- Willingness to travel, up to 25% of the time, as needed
- Must have ability to exercise independent judgement and creativity in problem solving
- Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization including the customer
- Self-starter, effectively working alone or as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with and persuade employees
- Must have high attention to detail
- Strong understanding of FEA modeling and empirical testing methods for product validation
- Manufacturing experience a plus
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- High Volume stamping experience is a plus
- Familiarity with IAFT 16949 is a plus
- Rubber and plastic injection molding experience is a plus
- Seal Design experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug (including THC)& background screening
- Must wear company-provided personal protection equipment (PPE) in required areas
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the office and manufacturing areas
- Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, prior manufacturing experience a plus
Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?
- Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of considered compensation)
- 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
- Competitive Pay: Competitive base salary based on education and experience, plus annual bonus potential and annual merit increase opportunities.
- Career Growth: Company supported development opportunities, including training, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
- Additional Offerings: Mentorship Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance available, and Employee Discount Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Ford Motor Company19
- Amazon16
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- Manufacturing24
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- Chemicals & Materials6
- Medical Devices5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D design and modeling
- Experience taking products through full development cycles from concept through design verification
- Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and tolerance analysis to support manufacturing transfer
- Knowledge of testing and validation methods including FMEA and design verification plans
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Tips for Your Product Development Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to design phases
Recruiters for product development engineer roles scan for which phases of the product lifecycle you've owned, from concept through validation. Call out your specific contributions at each stage rather than listing tools alone. Vague project descriptions get screened out fast.
Highlight physical prototype experience explicitly
Many applicants bury hands-on prototyping under general project descriptions. Product development roles almost always require it, so name the materials, fabrication methods, and iteration cycles you've worked through. That detail separates you from candidates with purely digital or simulation backgrounds.
Filter openings by product lifecycle stage
Some companies need engineers to drive early-stage concepting, others need someone to own design verification and transfer to manufacturing. Reading job descriptions for where in the cycle the role sits helps you target openings where your experience is the strongest match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical design review
Interviews for product development engineer positions often include a design exercise or a walkthrough of a past project. Practice explaining your decision-making process at each design gate, including trade-offs you rejected, not just the solution you shipped.
Negotiate around project scope, not just title
When evaluating an offer, ask what products you'll own end-to-end versus contribute to incrementally. Engineers who join to lead full development cycles report faster skill growth and stronger portfolios, which affects your leverage in future negotiations more than a title bump alone.
Product Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development engineers?
The companies hiring the most product development engineers right now include Ford Motor Company, Amazon, and Amphenol, with the largest share of openings in California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistently strong in medical device, consumer electronics, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
How many product development engineer jobs are remote?
About 42% of product development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because the role often requires hands-on work with physical prototypes and lab equipment. Systems engineering, requirements management, and documentation-heavy roles within the field tend to have the highest remote availability.
How do you become a product development engineer?
Most product development engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles that involve physical product work. Getting comfortable with at least one professional CAD platform, understanding manufacturing processes, and contributing to a real product development cycle are the practical steps that move candidates forward fastest.
Can you get hired as a product development engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level product development engineer roles exist specifically for candidates without full industry experience, but employers expect proof of hands-on work. Personal projects, senior capstone designs, or internships involving physical prototyping carry real weight. If your degree project took a product from a sketch through a working prototype, describe that process in detail on your resume and in interviews.
What does the product development engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview that covers engineering fundamentals, CAD experience, and your approach to design trade-offs. A project deep-dive or take-home design exercise is common at mid-stage, where interviewers assess how you frame constraints and iteration decisions. Final rounds typically include cross-functional team interviews with members from manufacturing, quality, or program management.
Where can I find and apply to product development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to product development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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