Senior Product Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Senior Product Engineer to join our growing production team. This role is ideal for an experienced, highly technical engineer who is passionate about improving manufacturing processes, throughput, and yield across a product line. The Senior Product Engineer will play a key role in maturing manufacturing processes, developing robust documentation and controls, and supporting the successful growth of high-voltage, high-power products. Candidates with strong experience in high-power electronics and new product introduction (NPI) will be highly competitive.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technicians
• Lead the transition and ongoing manufacturing of high-voltage, high-power products
• Partner with Design Engineering during NPI to ensure designs incorporate DFM, DFA, and DFT principles
• Drive manufacturing readiness and lifecycle support for assigned products to ensure manufacturability, repeatability, and alignment with quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and standardizing best practices
• Develop, validate, and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, SOPs, BOMs, assembly drawings, and process specifications
• Review and approve engineering documentation to ensure compliance with standards, customer requirements, and QMS expectations
• Investigate manufacturing issues and field failures using structured root-cause methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone) and implement effective CAPAs
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and manufacturing aids to improve product quality and production consistency
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety standards, regulations, and company quality management system requirements—especially those related to high-voltage systems
• Participate in prototype builds, pilot runs, process qualifications, and readiness reviews
• Support supplier quality initiatives by evaluating components, reviewing process changes, and contributing to supplier development
• Champion a culture of operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Mentor manufacturing technicians on new processes, engineering changes, and best practices
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure all records stay current and properly controlled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
• Advanced degree or 5+ years of product engineering experience in an electromechanical manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with ERP, PLM, and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Windchill, etc.)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process techniques for electronic and electromechanical assemblies
• Complex troubleshooting skills for CCAs/PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills and effective cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and data-driven problem-solving skills
• Authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Direct experience in high-voltage, high-power electronics manufacturing
• Experience supporting or leading NPI activities
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher
• IPC-610 or IPC-620 certification, training, or equivalent experience
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent credential
• ISO 9001 auditor certification

Work Environment

This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level

We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.