Temporary Product Development Engineer

KX Technologies LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Development Engineer for a temporary role leading technical projects in our water filtration division. This position is ideal for a results-driven professional who can quickly ramp up, take ownership of complex projects, and lead high-performing teams through structured product development processes.
This role places a strong emphasis on project management using a Stage-Gate system, as well as cross-functional team leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to drive projects to completion under tight deadlines.

• Lead Stage-Gate product development projects from concept through launch, ensuring timeline, cost, and quality targets are met
• Direct and influence cross-functional teams (including Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Sales) without direct authority
• Interact extensively with customers, providing project updates, managing expectations, and representing the technical side of the business
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, facilitate team meetings, and proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Hold teams accountable to project goals and resolve cross-departmental roadblocks
• Apply engineering fundamentals to support design discussions and technical decisions
• Use CAD tools (any platform) for design review or basic modeling as needed
• Drive adoption of industry-standard risk management tools such as FMEAs, control plans, and LEAN methodologies to enhance design robustness and manufacturability
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory, quality, and compliance needs are addressed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related)
• 5+ years of experience in product development, with a strong emphasis on project leadership and cross-functional execution
• Demonstrated experience with the Stage-Gate development process
• Strong customer management skills—must be comfortable interfacing directly with customers and representing engineering deliverables
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work full-time on-site in West Haven, CT throughout the assignment

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD)
• Experience working in regulated industries or with products that require third-party certification or regulatory approvals (e.g., NSF, UL, FDA)
• Knowledge of risk management tools such as FMEAs, control plans, or LEAN processes
• Experience with filtration technologies or products

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.