Product Engineer

Locations: Houston (IB3)   
Business Units: CESBG   
Job Classification: Exempt   

Summary
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
• 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.
• Provide hands-on technical support to Manufacturing Technicians on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support root cause analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Train and support technicians on SOP adherence.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during production.
• Support product introduction, ramp-up, and phase-out activities.
• Analyze RFQs, drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• 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.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Validation Testing (PVT).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain).

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SMT, PCB assembly, or high-volume manufacturing
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and able to support production environment needs

Preferred Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (electronics preferred)
• Experience with SAP (BOM management preferred)

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

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.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.