Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties may include, but are not limited to:
New Product Introduction - NPI (40%)- Lead the transition of new products from development into production, field operations, and commercial deployment, ensuring a successful transfer to sustaining engineering.
- Serve as the primary engineering owner during product launch and early commercialization phases.
- Coordinate cross-functional readiness activities with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management.
- Ensure product documentation, training materials, support procedures, and engineering deliverables are complete prior to launch.
- Monitor product performance during initial market introduction and drive issue resolution.
Product Support & Lifecycle Management (40%)- Own assigned products throughout their lifecycle from design release through end-of-life.
- Lead investigation and resolution of technical issues affecting customers, field operations, and manufacturing.
- Lead engineering change activities, including evaluation, implementation, verification, and communication of product changes.
- Implement engineering changes, product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and obsolescence management plans.
- Maintain product documentation, specifications, drawings, and bills of materials.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability, quality, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)- Capture and implement lessons learned from product launches, field performance, and customer feedback.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer from New Product Development to Sustaining Engineering.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Operations to improve product performance.
- Participate in APQP, design reviews, risk assessments, and change management activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanical Engineering or equivalent science degree
- 7+ years of engineering experience, including new product introduction (NPI), product support, product lifecycle management, or sustaining engineering activities.
- Experience supporting electro-mechanical products and systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience leading or supporting new product introduction (NPI), product lifecycle management, and sustaining engineering activities.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and engineering change management processes (ECN/ECO).
- Ability to troubleshoot and support electro-mechanical products through collaboration with Electrical and Software Engineering teams.
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, including sensors, actuators, instrumentation, wiring assemblies, and embedded electronics.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including DFM/A, Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to lead technical investigations and drive issue resolution.
- Proficiency with engineering analysis tools, including GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and machine design principles.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, assembly, fabrication, and testing methods.
- Ability to effectively collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Operations functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
