Product Development Engineer **Mi-T-M Corporation** 1 Positions ID: 1694199 Posted On 01/28/2026 **Job Overview** **Job Summary:** As a Product Development Engineer, you will be involved in every step of the product development lifecycle. You will use knowledge gained from market and industry research to generate concept ideas, evaluate pricing, build prototypes, conduct testing, and refine new products for ease of manufacturing, assembly and service. In addition, you will support marketing, fabrication, production, sales and service with the onboarding of new products. **Responsibilities:** + Manage and meet project deadlines across concept design, prototyping, testing, and product launch phases. + Develop initial product concepts and pricing based on market research and competitive analysis. + Communicate product specifications and technical details with customers and suppliers. + Identify, source, and specify components and materials for product development. + Collaborate with the Purchasing team to manage supplier relationships. + Create, modify, and release engineering documentation: drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and testing/inspection procedures. + Build and validate prototypes, ensuring performance, safety, fit, and serviceability requirements are met. + Support regulatory compliance testing and documentation (e.g., UL, CSA, CARB, EPA). + Research and recommend alternative materials, components, or processes to improve product quality or reduce costs. + Train internal teams (sales, production, service) on new products and features. + Assist Marketing and Sales in the commercialization and promotion of new products. + Travel up to 20% for trade shows, factory visits, or customer support. + Additional duties as assigned **Job Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 2-5 years of experience developing consumer and/or industrial products, including selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes + Capable of working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment + Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical and communication skills + Experience with GD&T preferred + Ability to creatively solve problems + Skilled using MS Office + Experience creating and modifying drawings in Autocad Inventor and Autocad + Familiarity ASME, UL, CSA standards preferred + Experience using computer modeling/simulation techniques (FEA) preferred Primary Contact 1742910528826 Sydney Anderson Human Resources Generalist, 563-556-7484x301 Phone Phone Phone Fax sanderson@mitm.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Architecture/Engineering/Drafting Clerical/Office Administration Environmental/Quality Assurance/Safety Graphic Design/Social Media Manufacturing Sales/Service Location Peosta, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1156 Job REQ # 1694199 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260128 End Date 20260302 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Welder / Welding Production Associate Sedona Staffing Services Structural engineering intern — part-time studen FEH Design Development Officer/Senior Development Officer Loras College Professional Engineer - Civil (Direct Hire) Sedona Staffing Services Industrial Engineering Intern Rite Hite Corp Weld Engineering Development Program 2026a John Deere Assistant Professor of Engineering Loras College Part-Time Student - Electrical Engineer - Dubuque, John Deere Electrical Engineering Intern Rite Hite Corp Director of the Department of Engineering University of Dubuque **Share this Job** Mi-T-M Corporation **About the Company** Mi-T-M Corporation was founded in 1971 by professional painting contractor AJ Spiegel. Our headquarters are located in Peosta, Iowa, where weΓÇÖve built a reputation for manufacturing high-quality products. The Mi-T-M name represents performance, quality, value, and dependability - not just for our products, but for our people as well. This sets us apart from the competition. The dedication and hard work of our employees has allowed us to consistently deliver on our brand promise. In 2021, Mi-T-M became an **employee-owned** company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) program. The new ownership structure has helped cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and financial wellbeing across our company. Our equipment is engineered by one of the leading engineering teams in the industry. Our engineers are committed to success and growth, consistently setting new industry standards and innovating with our customersΓÇÖ needs in mind. We are a certified testing facility, ensuring our equipment meets the highest safety and performance specifications. Our nearly 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility includes 23 production lines and 11 in-line quality testing stations, and we employ advanced technology such as laser cutters, ASME robotic welders, and a 7-stage powder-coating paint system.