Product Development Specialist

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is seeking a Product Development Specialist to join their team. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be part of the Product Development Engineering group supporting various departments involved in product testing, assembly, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and resourcefulness, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Product Development Specialist **Location:** Grand Rapids, Michigan **Pay Range:** $36.2 **What's the Job?** + Support engineering by managing inventory arriving for testing, building test samples, and disposing of tested products. + Lay out, produce, modify, and repair non-standard parts using various fabrication, welding, and assembly equipment. + Coordinate and expedite parts through the plant, model shop, supplier, and test lab to ensure project timelines are met. + Track project progress and assist in coordinating other aspects of product development as required. + Maintain cleanliness and organization of the project room and engineering storage areas. **What's Needed?** + High School Diploma or equivalent education. + Experience setting up and working with a variety of production equipment such as shear, brake, punch press, welders, and hand tools. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and other relevant software tools. + Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering drawings and use precision measuring equipment. + Good communication skills and a customer service orientation to coordinate across departments and suppliers. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on innovation and growth. + Hands-on experience with a variety of fabrication and assembly processes. + Potential for professional development and skill enhancement in a collaborative team setting. + Engagement in meaningful projects that contribute to product development and organizational success. + Competitive pay rate aligned with industry standards and role responsibilities. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands -_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _-_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.