Product Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Product Manufacturing Engineer will lead the translation of product requirements, engineering releases, BOMs, and customer program needs into repeatable, safe, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes. The role supports U.S. localization, manufacturing readiness, APQP, routing development, work instructions, line balancing, fixture/tooling needs, process validation, and continuous improvement for Busway, Tap-Off Boxes, Cable Assemblies, Accessories, and future product platforms.

Business Purpose

· Strengthen manufacturing readiness for current and future localized product families.

· Reduce launch risk by creating standardized processes, work instructions, tooling plans, routing inputs, and validation methods.

· Support cost reduction, labor efficiency, quality improvement, and production scalability.

· Bridge Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Execution during new product introduction and production launch.

Primary Responsibilities

· New Product Development, manufacturing processes, process flows, work instructions, routings, and production standards for new and localized products.

· Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, process validation, and production readiness reviews.

· Analyze manufacturability of new designs and provide DFM feedback to Product Management and Engineering.

· Define tooling, fixtures, gauges, test equipment, and workstation requirements for scalable production.

· Support SAP routing, labor standards, BOM review, and manufacturing master data accuracy in partnership with BOM/SAP resources.

· Lead line balancing, VSM, cycle-time analysis, material-flow improvement, and standard work development.

· Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and transition from prototype to production.

· Partner with Quality to reduce scrap, rework, nonconformances, and field quality risks.

· Support supplier localization and component readiness from a manufacturing feasibility perspective.

· Provide technical support to Operations during launch, ramp-up, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor degree in Product Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

· 3 to 8 years of experience in Product Manufacturing Engineering, industrialization, process engineering, or NPI within an industrial manufacturing environment.

· Experience developing routings, work instructions, manufacturing processes, and production readiness documentation.

· Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, PFMEA, control plans, standard work, and continuous improvement methods.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, and customer requirements.

· Strong cross-functional communication skills with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with electrical distribution equipment, busway, tap-off boxes, cable assemblies, harnesses, sheet metal, assembly operations, or power distribution products.

· Experience with SAP manufacturing master data, routings, BOMs, PLM/Windchill, or ERP-based production systems.

· Knowledge of UL/ETL/CSA requirements, test processes, labeling, and industrial safety expectations.

· Experience supporting localization, supplier transition, prototype builds, production launch, and ramp-up activities.