Product Development Engineer - Fasteners

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