Industrial Engineer

Kestrel Vision Group; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kestrel Vision Group in Ohio is seeking an Industrial Product Engineer to transition designs to production, ensuring manufacturability and accurate data in PLM/ERP systems.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain, develop BOMs, routings, and work instructions, and travel to California for onboarding in early months. The role emphasizes DFMA, cost tracking, and risk mitigation on high-mix, low-volume products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 5+ years in industrialization, NPI, or manufacturing/product engineering.
• Experience with PLM and/or ERP systems; BOMs, routings, drawings.

Responsibilities

• Convert design outputs into manufacturing-ready documentation (BOMs, routings, work instructions).
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Ensure alignment with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Maintain and manage product data in PLM and ERP systems.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to meet project timelines.
• Identify and resolve industrialization and supply chain risks.
• Support supplier selection and oversee prototype/pre-series builds.
• Manage product configurations and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate engineering changes (ECR/ECO) for cost, lead time, and production impact.
• Contribute to cost tracking and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Industrialization

NPI

Manufacturing engineering

PLM systems

ERP systems

BOMs

Routings

Technical drawings

Cross-functional comms

High-mix low-volume

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

We're seeking an Industrial Product Engineer to support the transition of products from design to production. This role focuses on ensuring manufacturability, maintaining accurate product data in PLM/ERP systems, and coordinating across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver production-ready solutions.

=> Frequent travel to our California site should be expected during the first 3 to 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert design outputs into manufacturing-ready documentation (BOMs, routings, work instructions)
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds
• Ensure alignment with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Maintain and manage product data in PLM and ERP systems
• Coordinate across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to meet project timelines
• Identify and resolve industrialization and supply chain risks
• Support supplier selection and oversee prototype/pre-series builds
• Manage product configurations and ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities
• Evaluate engineering changes (ECR/ECO) for cost, lead time, and production impact
• Contribute to cost tracking and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
• 5+ years of experience in industrialization, NPI, or manufacturing/product engineering
• Experience with PLM and/or ERP systems
• Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, and technical drawings
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong cross-functional communication
• Experience with complex or configurable products (high-mix, low-volume)

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: