The Product Engineer acts as the key technical interface between customers and the Product & Process Engineering (PCE) team. This role is responsible for managing the full product lifecycle from RFQ to end-of-life while ensuring successful manufacturing execution, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on the production floor, working directly with Manufacturing Technicians to support operations, resolve technical issues, and ensure adherence to defined standards and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Technical Interface

• Act as primary technical liaison for assigned customers
• Translate customer requirements into engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and clear communication across teams

Manufacturing Support & SME Role

• Provide hands-on technical support to Manufacturing Technicians on the production floor
• Troubleshoot production issues and support root cause analysis
• Ensure correct execution of manufacturing processes

Standard Work & SOP Ownership

• Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Train and support technicians on SOP adherence
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement

Change & Lifecycle Management

• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during production
• Own product lifecycle from RFQ through end-of-life
• Support product introduction, ramp-up, and phase-out activities

RFQ & Engineering Support

• Analyze RFQs, drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Support quotation preparation and engineering feasibility reviews

SAP BOM Management

• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) in SAP
• Ensure BOM accuracy, version control, and ECN updates in SAP
• Support data integrity for manufacturing and supply chain operations

NPI & Production Support

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Validation Testing (PVT)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain)
• Ensure smooth transition into volume production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (electronics preferred)
• Experience with SMT, PCB assembly, or high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with SAP (BOM management preferred)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and able to support production environment needs

Core Skills

• Structured and analytical thinking
• Strong teamwork and communication
• Familiarity with manufacturing tools (SPC, FMEA, Poka-Yoke, etc.)
• Ability to work in fast-paced production environments