Product Development Engineer Jobs in North Carolina
Product Development Engineer jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and consumer electronics, with openings at every level from early-career through principal and senior engineer. The heaviest hiring activity is in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and Greensboro, where companies like Honeywell, Lenovo, and Cree Wolfspeed maintain major engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties include medical device development, power electronics, and systems engineering for defense platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerTE Connectivity
Top cityDurham, NC
Cities hiring14
Work type67% On-site
Top industryManufacturing
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Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices
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Gilero
Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices
Durham, North Carolina
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Engineer II, Product Development - Gas Technology
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BSH Home Appliances
Engineer II, Product Development - Gas Technology
New Bern, North Carolina
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Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development
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Flexsteel Industries
Product Design Engineer – Fabric & Pattern Development
High Point, North Carolina
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Product Development Engineer-Rollable Ribbon, Cable
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CommScope
Product Development Engineer-Rollable Ribbon, Cable
Claremont, North Carolina
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Upholstery Product Development Engineer
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Bernhardt Furniture Company
Upholstery Product Development Engineer
Lenoir, North Carolina
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Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices
Gilero·Durham, North Carolina
Job functions:
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Do you have a passion for designing and developing innovative medical and drug delivery devices that help improve lives? At Gilero/Sanner's Durham, NC office, we are looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer to join our mission-driven team driving innovative solutions for patients and customers. In this role you will champion the design, development, and production of medical devices and combination devices, focusing on idea generation, verification, validation, and DHF development to state-of-the-art requirements.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and like ensuing high-quality outcomes working with customers, vendors, and internal teams, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence!
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical lead, increasing the rigor of technical product development, with project oversight of products, accessories, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Manage product development deliverables of high complexity through the entire development lifecycle, concept through manufacturing transfer (Phase 0 – 5).
- Track technical risk and provide engineering guidance.
- Provide feedback and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Lead the development team through technical risk retirement. Guide the team on technical risks through step-by-step simplification to discover root cause.
- Create, review, and release documents according to Gilero’s QMS and the lifecycle of the project and develop test methods and protocols to fulfill state of the art requirements.
- Inform project managers and business development on technical projects variables in order to build accurate project budgets that include feasibility, prototyping, verification and validation.
- Act as project manager for smaller, technically oriented projects.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Able to work in the office 4 days a week
- BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
- 5+ years of product development experience in medical device, combination product or similar space preferred
- Skilled at transforming complex situations into well-defined project deliverables
- Able to lead team to achieve difficult goals through step-by-step simplification
- Able to convert complex questions into tasks to further drive simplification and clarification
- Understanding of good GDP
- Understand the Phase Gate System
- Have deep ISO 14971, 13485 and CFR 21 Knowledge base; Experience with ISO 10993 a plus
- Translate VOC (Voice of Customer) feedback into engineering design inputs and outputs
- Create/draft clinically relevant User Requirements with minimal oversight
- Ability to translate User Needs/Requirements into measurable technical/product requirements and set appropriate specification though thought experiments and empirical testing.
- Ability to discern and document appropriate scenarios for rationale-based decisions versus testing-based approaches
- Ability to author scientific/logic-based rationale
- Prepare documentation to support design history files and regulatory submissions
- Analyze test data, interpret results, formulate conclusions, and apply statistical techniques (t-test, ANOVA, UCL/LCL, Tolerance Intervals)
- Draft Risk documentation through understanding of Risk, Risk analysis, & Risk Burn Down
- Support chartering and maintaining project objectives and milestones.
- Develop testing campaigns, test flows, sample size analysis, and justification, based on sound judgment, Risk analysis, and QMS requirements.
- Lead product and process risk assessments, including hazard analysis, FMEAs and residual risk analysis in conjunction with Quality Engineering
- Write and execute protocols for design verification and validation
- Lead test method development and validation, have strong knowledge of measurement system analysis (e.g. calibration, accuracy, gage R&R, etc)
- Oversee and perform testing and inspection of prototypes and pre-production products including assisting assembly for DV&V builds and clinical builds
- Lead investigation of device failures, coordinate resources, determine root cause, identify corrective actions, and document in conjunction with Quality Engineering
- Investigate, evaluate, and research competitive devices and product materials/designs
- Understanding of Pre-clinical validation and GLP
- Ability to review and understand technical drawings and GD&T to support development lifecycle
- Ability to review, understand, and distill technical standards (ISO, ASTM, IEC, etc)
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Personal Attributes:
- Meets Gilero Core Values: Collaboration - embracing teamwork and transparency in our organization, partnering with our customers and vendors; Integrity - doing the right thing at all times; fair and trustworthy; always keeping the patient in mind;
- Innovation - open to new ideas, processes, and solutions; leveraging technology to creatively solve problems; Excellence - delivering exceptional products and services with passion and pride
- Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- A self-starter seeking a career opportunity with potential for internal advancement, seeking responsibility for core activities and providing high-quality service to internal and to external clients
- Commitment to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers
- Follows established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements
Eligibility To Work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Gilero does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires
Why work at Gilero?
Founded in 2002, Gilero, a Sanner Group company, is an international contract engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel medical devices and drug delivery products. At Gilero we are proud of the culture we have built that directly reflects our values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Motivated by our purpose to benefit people and improve patient outcomes, our team continues to grow at a rapid pace. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; as well as NC locations in Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro.
You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, Medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), Guardian dental and vision, company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month after you start with a zero-vesting period, and access to LinkedIn learning for personal and professional development.
Gilero
Senior Product Development Engineer - Medical Devices
Durham, North Carolina
Added 4d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Do you have a passion for designing and developing innovative medical and drug delivery devices that help improve lives? At Gilero/Sanner's Durham, NC office, we are looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer to join our mission-driven team driving innovative solutions for patients and customers. In this role you will champion the design, development, and production of medical devices and combination devices, focusing on idea generation, verification, validation, and DHF development to state-of-the-art requirements.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and like ensuing high-quality outcomes working with customers, vendors, and internal teams, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence!
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical lead, increasing the rigor of technical product development, with project oversight of products, accessories, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Manage product development deliverables of high complexity through the entire development lifecycle, concept through manufacturing transfer (Phase 0 – 5).
- Track technical risk and provide engineering guidance.
- Provide feedback and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Lead the development team through technical risk retirement. Guide the team on technical risks through step-by-step simplification to discover root cause.
- Create, review, and release documents according to Gilero’s QMS and the lifecycle of the project and develop test methods and protocols to fulfill state of the art requirements.
- Inform project managers and business development on technical projects variables in order to build accurate project budgets that include feasibility, prototyping, verification and validation.
- Act as project manager for smaller, technically oriented projects.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Able to work in the office 4 days a week
- BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
- 5+ years of product development experience in medical device, combination product or similar space preferred
- Skilled at transforming complex situations into well-defined project deliverables
- Able to lead team to achieve difficult goals through step-by-step simplification
- Able to convert complex questions into tasks to further drive simplification and clarification
- Understanding of good GDP
- Understand the Phase Gate System
- Have deep ISO 14971, 13485 and CFR 21 Knowledge base; Experience with ISO 10993 a plus
- Translate VOC (Voice of Customer) feedback into engineering design inputs and outputs
- Create/draft clinically relevant User Requirements with minimal oversight
- Ability to translate User Needs/Requirements into measurable technical/product requirements and set appropriate specification though thought experiments and empirical testing.
- Ability to discern and document appropriate scenarios for rationale-based decisions versus testing-based approaches
- Ability to author scientific/logic-based rationale
- Prepare documentation to support design history files and regulatory submissions
- Analyze test data, interpret results, formulate conclusions, and apply statistical techniques (t-test, ANOVA, UCL/LCL, Tolerance Intervals)
- Draft Risk documentation through understanding of Risk, Risk analysis, & Risk Burn Down
- Support chartering and maintaining project objectives and milestones.
- Develop testing campaigns, test flows, sample size analysis, and justification, based on sound judgment, Risk analysis, and QMS requirements.
- Lead product and process risk assessments, including hazard analysis, FMEAs and residual risk analysis in conjunction with Quality Engineering
- Write and execute protocols for design verification and validation
- Lead test method development and validation, have strong knowledge of measurement system analysis (e.g. calibration, accuracy, gage R&R, etc)
- Oversee and perform testing and inspection of prototypes and pre-production products including assisting assembly for DV&V builds and clinical builds
- Lead investigation of device failures, coordinate resources, determine root cause, identify corrective actions, and document in conjunction with Quality Engineering
- Investigate, evaluate, and research competitive devices and product materials/designs
- Understanding of Pre-clinical validation and GLP
- Ability to review and understand technical drawings and GD&T to support development lifecycle
- Ability to review, understand, and distill technical standards (ISO, ASTM, IEC, etc)
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Personal Attributes:
- Meets Gilero Core Values: Collaboration - embracing teamwork and transparency in our organization, partnering with our customers and vendors; Integrity - doing the right thing at all times; fair and trustworthy; always keeping the patient in mind;
- Innovation - open to new ideas, processes, and solutions; leveraging technology to creatively solve problems; Excellence - delivering exceptional products and services with passion and pride
- Comfortable and productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- A self-starter seeking a career opportunity with potential for internal advancement, seeking responsibility for core activities and providing high-quality service to internal and to external clients
- Commitment to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers
- Follows established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements
Eligibility To Work
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Gilero does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires
Why work at Gilero?
Founded in 2002, Gilero, a Sanner Group company, is an international contract engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel medical devices and drug delivery products. At Gilero we are proud of the culture we have built that directly reflects our values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Motivated by our purpose to benefit people and improve patient outcomes, our team continues to grow at a rapid pace. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; as well as NC locations in Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro.
You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, Medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), Guardian dental and vision, company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month after you start with a zero-vesting period, and access to LinkedIn learning for personal and professional development.
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1 jobProduct Development Engineer Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development engineer jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering discipline required
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change control processes
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX for design and prototyping
- Demonstrated ability to take products from concept through manufacturing handoff
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability, reliability, and regulatory compliance standards
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Product Development Engineer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development engineer in North Carolina?
Most product development engineer roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a closely related engineering field. North Carolina does not require a state-issued license for product development engineers in industry, though engineers who sign off on public work may pursue licensure through the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Employers in the Research Triangle and Charlotte prioritize candidates with internship experience, CAD proficiency, and a portfolio showing concept-to-production work.
Which companies hire product development engineers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring product development engineers in North Carolina right now include TE Connectivity, Eaton, and Gilero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's concentration of defense, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing firms means demand is distributed across the state, with particularly strong activity in the Research Triangle and the Charlotte metro.
Which North Carolina cities have the most product development engineer jobs?
The cities with the most product development engineer openings in North Carolina are Durham, Charlotte, and Arden. The Research Triangle anchors the bulk of demand, driven by the region's dense cluster of technology, life sciences, and defense employers, while Charlotte's growth in advanced manufacturing and energy technology supports a steady pipeline of openings in the western part of the state.
Are there remote product development engineer jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're limited. Product development engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline involving prototyping, lab work, and close coordination with manufacturing, which keeps most roles on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 33% of product development engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and where flexibility exists it tends to apply to project planning, documentation, and design review work rather than physical development phases.
How can I get hired as a product development engineer in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or rotational engineering program at one of North Carolina's large manufacturing or technology employers, such as those in the Research Triangle's life sciences corridor or the aerospace supply chain around Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Internships completed during a degree program carry significant weight with these employers. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical sales who can demonstrate hands-on product exposure are also competitive, and earning a Fundamentals of Engineering credential strengthens an application at any level.
Where can I find and apply to product development engineer jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to product development engineer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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