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A U.S.-based manufacturer of engineered fastening products backed by a global industrial organization, is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Fasteners to join their onsite team in Little Rock, Arkansas. This hands-on role offers significant ownership over new product development, tooling, manufacturing improvements, and product qualification in a lean environment with limited bureaucracy and direct access to decision-makers. What You'll Do as the Product Development Engineer - Fasteners: • Lead new product development projects from initial concept through production launch • Design and modify fastening products using SolidWorks, CAD, CATIA, or similar 3D modeling software • Create and revise engineering drawings, product specifications, and manufacturing documentation • Develop tooling, fixtures, replacement components, and equipment improvements • Support maintenance teams by designing machine parts and tooling needed to keep production running • Manage private-label product launches, including tooling, packaging, labeling, testing, and production implementation • Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and production feasibility • Develop testing procedures and oversee product validation and qualification • Ensure products meet applicable ICC, FM, customer, and internal quality requirements • Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers • Work directly with customers on product specifications, technical requirements, and launch needs • Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Operations, and leadership teams • Support continuous improvement projects across the facility • Analyze manufacturing costs and recommend process or design improvements • Manage multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations • Troubleshoot product, tooling, and manufacturing issues • Help shape future engineering processes, priorities, and department capabilities Must-Haves as the Product Development Engineer - Fasteners: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field • Experience in metal manufacturing, steel products, fasteners, or a comparable industrial manufacturing environment • Strong mechanical aptitude • Experience managing engineering projects from concept through production • Ability to read, create, and revise engineering drawings • Experience with 3D CAD or product design software • Strong problem-solving and project management skills • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • Willingness to work onsite in Lonoke • Ability to relocate to the area, with relocation assistance available Nice-to-Haves as the Product Development Engineer - Fasteners: • Fastener manufacturing experience • Concrete anchor product experience • Cold heading experience • Metal forming experience • Stamping experience • CNC machining experience • Tooling or fixture design experience • SolidWorks experience • CATIA experience • Product validation and testing experience • Quality systems experience • ICC compliance knowledge • FM compliance knowledge • Vendor management experience • Manufacturing process improvement experience • New Product Introduction experience • Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience • Experience supporting private-label products • Experience working with international suppliers or customers The Company Offers: • Base salary of $110,000-$150,000 or more, depending on experience • Consideration above the stated range for exceptional candidates • Relocation assistance • Spot bonus opportunities • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) plan • Paid time off • Flexible work environment • Limited work-from-home flexibility when appropriate • High level of engineering autonomy • Significant decision-making responsibility • Minimal corporate bureaucracy • Direct impact on product strategy and manufacturing operations • Small, collaborative engineering team • Backing from a global industrial organization • Strong company culture and employee tenure • Long-term career growth opportunity