Product Engineer (NPI / Manufacturing Operations) (EPDII)

What to Expect

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• Experience supporting complex hardware products such as Servers, AI Servers, Networking, Storage, PCBA, or Electronic Systems is highly preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI Server, Cloud Server, Data Center, or Enterprise Hardware manufacturing.
• Experience working with ODM/OEM manufacturing or EMS environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Experience working directly with global customers and engineering teams.