Product Development Engineer for Manufacturing Innovation

Jobot; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development, manufacturing innovation, and process improvements across operations in the United States and India. You will collaborate with customers, engineering, production, and leadership to deliver reliable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

With a focus on APQP, DOE, and SPC, you will lead product launches, optimize tooling and processes, and ensure quality from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of APQP processes and quality planning methodologies.
• Strong understanding of DOE principles and applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and use ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to align on technical requirements.
• Lead product launch activities from concept through production using APQP.
• Design and improve tooling, processes, and production methods to boost efficiency and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Coordinate requirements and projects between U.S. and India production teams.
• Perform product testing, verification, and validation per specifications.
• Create and maintain BOMs, ECNs, and DCNs per ISO/TS standards.
• Conduct FMEA and PPAP activities to support quality and launches.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Implement SPC and process capability monitoring to improve quality.
• Train technicians and production personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Identify automation opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Travel as needed to support requirements.

Skills

APQP

DOE

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development, manufacturing innovation, and process improvements across operations in the United States and India. You will collaborate with customers, engineering, production, and leadership to deliver reliable, cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

With a focus on APQP, DOE, and SPC, you will lead product launches, optimize tooling and processes, and ensure quality from concept through production.