Product Engineer

H. T. PROF Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Product Engineer in Charlotte, NC to bridge design concepts and manufacturing. You will own product data architecture, component sourcing strategy, and engineering change execution to enable scalable, high-quality products.

You will drive the outdoor electric patio heater initiative, designing robust BOMs, optimizing supplier networks, and managing critical releases to ensure readiness and supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• Education in engineering (Bachelor’s or Associate’s).
• Experience in product or manufacturing engineering with data management.
• Hands-on experience structuring BOMs and managing part masters in ERP/PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain multi-level BOMs from prototype to production, covering electrical, thermal, and mechanical assemblies.
• Lead ECN/ECO processes, manage revisions, configuration control and lifecycle transitions in ERP/PLM.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to ensure smooth handoffs and ongoing documentation.

Skills

Engineering data management

BOM design

ECN/Change management

Supplier coordination

NPD coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MAX

SAP

SolidWorks PDM

Arena

Windchill

Job description

We are seeking a Product Engineer to drive product readiness and lifecycle execution within our Product Development Engineering team. In this role, you will be the technical bridge connecting design concepts to full-scale manufacturing, taking ownership of product data architecture, component sourcing strategy, and engineering change execution.

You will play a pivotal role in bringing new innovations to market—starting immediately with a high-priority outdoor electric patio heater initiative. By designing robust Bills of Materials (BOMs), optimizing technical supplier networks, and managing critical engineering releases, you will ensure our products are built for scalability, quality, and supply chain resilience.

Core Responsibilities

1. Product Engineering & Data Architecture

System Architecture & BOM Design: Architect and maintain complex, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) from early prototype phases through full production release, ensuring structural integrity across electrical, thermal, and mechanical assemblies.

Engineering Change Management: Lead the technical review and execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs/ECOs), managing component revisions, configuration control, and ERP/PLM lifecycle transitions.

Technical Master Data Control: Establish and enforce part categorization, item attributes, and technical master data standards to support seamless handoffs between Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.

2. Technical Component Sourcing & Supplier Integration

Strategic Component Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and qualify critical components (e.g., heating elements, thermal controls, sensors, switches, and custom enclosures) based on performance specifications from project design engineers.

Alternate Sourcing & Value Engineering: Proactively identify secondary component sources and alternate suppliers to build supply chain resilience, reduce component lead times, and optimize product costs.

Supplier Technical Interface: Act as the primary technical liaison with component suppliers, coordinating sample reviews, technical performance queries, and component validation testing.

3. Product Release & Cross-Functional Execution

Production Handoff: Partner directly with Operations and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure smooth line introductions, resolving component fit, data structure, or supply bottlenecks in real time.

Technical Documentation: Author and maintain comprehensive technical deliverables, including engineering assembly specs, service documentation, and component revision releases.

NPD Readiness Tracking: Monitor engineering release schedules and documentation milestones, giving the Chief Engineer clear visibility into product launch readiness.

Position Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Engineering Technology).

Experience: 3+ years of experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, NPD coordination, or technical product data management.

Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience structuring product BOMs, managing part masters, and processing ECNs within ERP/PLM software environments (e.g., MAX, SAP, SolidWorks PDM, Arena, or Windchill).

Engineering Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability to read engineering drawings, evaluate component specs, and collaborate effectively with vendors and internal design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical exposure to electromechanical systems, thermal elements, or heating/appliance hardware.

Experience with Value Engineering (VAVE) or dual-sourcing strategies.