Product Engineer (NPI / Manufacturing Operations)
Location: San Jose/Sunnyvale (EPD II)
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt
Summary
This role is at the center of new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations, ensuring products are production-ready and successfully launched into manufacturing.
As a Product Engineer, you will own product readiness throughout the product lifecycle by driving cross-functional collaboration, managing product configurations, resolving manufacturing issues, and leading engineering changes in a fast-paced AI server manufacturing environment.
You will work closely with customers, design engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
Key Responsibilities- Own product readiness throughout the NPI and production lifecycle to ensure successful manufacturing execution.
- Create, maintain, and manage product structures, Bills of Materials (BOM), product configurations, and manufacturing documentation.
- Drive Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from design release through manufacturing implementation.
- Coordinate with Design Engineering, Program Management, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and customers to ensure engineering changes are accurately implemented.
- Lead cross-functional issue resolution by identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and minimizing production impact.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities, including build preparation, material readiness, process validation, and production ramp.
- Analyze production issues, manufacturing data, and yield trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
- Ensure product configuration accuracy across PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
- Communicate project status, manufacturing risks, engineering changes, and recovery plans to internal teams and customers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, BOM structures, Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes, and manufacturing execution.
- Experience with PLM (Agile, Windchill, Teamcenter), ERP (SAP, Oracle), or MES systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive solutions independently.
- Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required.
PreferredQualifications- Experience supporting complex hardware products such as Servers, AI Servers, Networking, Storage, PCBA, or Electronic Systems is highly preferred.
- Experience in AI Server, Cloud Server, Data Center, or Enterprise Hardware manufacturing.
- Experience with ODM/OEM manufacturing or EMS environments.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Experience working directly with global customers and engineering teams.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Operations Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations.
Why Join Us
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually + 10% Swing shift differential or 15% Night shift differential
