Product Development Engineer
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
At a Glance
Product Development Engineer earns an average of $155,365/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.1–4 years. Top skills: New Product Development, Communication, Problem Solving.
$155,365/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.1–4 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Median Wage
$79,450/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.2%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
New Product Development
Manufacturing Processes
Project Management
Mechanical Engineering
Product Design
Product Engineering
Engineering Support
Tooling
Bill Of Materials
Product Testing
Marketing
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
AutoCAD
Common Skills (15)
Communication
Problem Solving
Leadership
Research
Management
Microsoft Office
Presentations
Planning
Operations
Mentorship
Coordinating
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Related Specializations
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