Advanced Commercialization Engineer, Level V

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced commercialization engineer to lead front-end efforts on multiple new product programs. The role requires mastery across mechanical and electrical disciplines and deep knowledge of DFx, manufacturing economics, and supplier engagement.

You will act as a senior technical authority, define execution frameworks, and drive ACE operating models while mentoring engineers and coordinating with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Materials teams to mitigate risk and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10–15+ years of progressive engineering leadership in product development or DFx.
• Mastery across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, process economics, and cost structures.
• Advanced knowledge of should-cost methodology and cross-domain integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end commercialization strategy for complex or multiple new product programs.
• Influence architecture, platform decisions, and supplier engagement models.
• Lead enterprise-level DFx execution across DfM, DfA, DfC, DfS, DfR, ITO, and transportability.
• Establish co-development models with strategic suppliers and Materials Program Management.
• Act as senior technical authority for mechanical and electrical design decisions.
• Define technical execution frameworks and operating models for commercialization plans.
• Govern commercialization and virtual validation when designs are incomplete.
• Establish ACE operating models for MLO/Virtual Analysis execution.
• Drive cross-organizational alignment with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, DFx, Materials, and Supplier Engineering.
• Shape supplier ecosystems, technical roadmaps, and co-development strategies.
• Integrate manufacturing cost structures and should-cost frameworks into commercialization strategy.
• Identify systemic risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Provide executive-level technical status, risk, and readiness assessments.
• Mentor senior engineers and ACE staff; define and institutionalize best-known methods.

Skills

DFx Execution

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Commercialization Strategy

Supplier Engineering

Virtual Validation

ACE Operating Models

Design Engineering

Materials Program Management

Technical Authority

Systems-Level Analysis

Co-Development Strategies

Should-Cost Methodology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

• Lead front-end commercialization strategy for complex or multiple new product programs


• Influence architecture, platform decisions, and supplier engagement models


• Lead enterprise-level DFx execution, including DfM, DfA, DfC, DfS, DfR, ITO, and transportability


• Establish co-development models with strategic suppliers and Materials Program Management


• Act as senior technical authority and escalation point for mechanical and electrical design decisions


• Define technical execution frameworks and operating models for commercialization plans


• Govern commercialization and virtual validation when designs are incomplete


• Establish ACE operating models for MLO/Virtual Analysis execution, including standards, decision gates, and escalation paths


• Drive cross-organizational alignment with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, DFx, Materials, and Supplier Engineering


• Shape supplier ecosystems, technical roadmaps, and co-development strategies


• Integrate manufacturing cost structures, process economics, and should-cost frameworks into commercialization strategy


• Identify systemic technical, supplier, and execution risks and drive mitigation strategies


• Provide executive-level technical status, risk, and readiness assessments to senior leadership


• Partner with Program Management, Materials Program Management, and Business Unit leadership


• Lead resolution of complex multidisciplinary technical issues, including post-launch systemic corrections


• Mentor senior engineers and ACE Engineer IV / IV MTS staff


• Define and institutionalize best-known methods, tools, and processes for commercialization engineering and DFx execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline


• Typically 10-15+ years of progressive engineering experience in product development, DFx, commercialization, supplier engineering, or complex technical program leadership


• Mastery across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines


• Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, including process economics, cost structures, and precision fabrication methods


• Knowledge of supplier processes, DFx methodologies, and product lifecycle execution


• Advanced knowledge of should-cost methodology and manufacturing process engineering


• Broad systems knowledge enabling cross-domain integration and optimization


• Ability to anticipate business, market, and regulatory trends and translate them into technical and commercialization strategies


• Ability to lead complex, high-risk initiatives across multiple programs


• Ability to solve unique, complex, ambiguous, and ill-defined problems using systems-level analysis


• Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and authority and align senior stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading front-end commercialization strategies and executing DFx methodologies while integrating manufacturing cost structures and supplier engagement models. Capable of providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams to drive complex product development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• DFx Execution


• Mechanical Engineering


• Electrical Engineering


• Commercialization Strategy


• Supplier Engineering

Hard Skills

• Product Development


• Manufacturing Systems


• Process Economics


• Should-Cost Methodology


• Precision Fabrication Methods


• Technical Risk Assessment


• Cross-Domain Integration


• Systems-Level Analysis


• Technical Roadmaps


• Co-Development Strategies

Soft Skills

• Complex Problem Solving


• Stakeholder Communication


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering


• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Commercialization Engineering


• Supplier Engagement Models


• Virtual Validation


• ACE Operating Models


• Design Engineering


• Materials Program Management


• Multidisciplinary Technical Issues


• Technical Authority