Product Development Engineer — Manufacturing Innovation & Launch

Jobot; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development and process improvements across US and India. You will work with customers, engineering, production, and leadership to develop reliable, cost-efficient manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical design and manufacturing background, APQP experience, and product launch management within manufacturing. This role involves leading launches from concept to production and collaborating across global

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, APQP methodologies, and product launch management within manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP processes and quality planning methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products based on customer requirements, technical specifications, and application needs.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to review, communicate, and align on technical requirements.
• Lead product launch activities from concept through production using APQP methodologies.
• Design, optimize, and improve tooling, manufacturing processes, and production methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
• Coordinate customer requirements and project activities between production teams in the U.S. and India.
• Conduct product testing, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, ECNs, and DCNs, per ISO/TS standards.
• Perform FMEA and PPAP activities as required to support product quality and launch readiness.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Implement SPC and CPk monitoring to improve product quality and process stability.
• Train technicians and production personnel on new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and evaluate automation opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Travel as needed to support customer requirements.

Skills

DOE principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

Jobot seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development and process improvements across US and India. You will work with customers, engineering, production, and leadership to develop reliable, cost-efficient manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical design and manufacturing background, APQP experience, and product launch management within manufacturing. This role involves leading launches from concept to production and collaborating across global