Product Engineer

Jobot; Cudahy (CA); On-site; USD 137,760,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with overtime

Benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Product Engineer in California to drive design, development, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. You will work with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering to meet customer requirements, quality standards, and cost targets.

Responsibilities include design implementation, documentation, collaboration with production teams, and supporting new product launches throughout concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications; CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product designs, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support production, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve efficiency.
• Analyze product performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding technical requirements and product specifications.
• Conduct testing, validation, and engineering evaluations to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement, and value engineering initiatives.
• Assist with project planning and execution to meet deadlines and business objectives.

Skills

Engineering analysis

CAD software

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

BOM management tools

Job description

Job Details

We are seeking a Product Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of products throughout the product lifecycle. This role works closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering to ensure products meet customer requirements, quality standards, and cost objectives.

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product designs, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support production, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve efficiency.
• Analyze product performance, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding technical requirements and product specifications.
• Conduct testing, validation, and engineering evaluations to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Participate in cost reduction, continuous improvement, and value engineering initiatives.li>
• Assist with project planning and execution to meet deadlines and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of GD&T, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, BOM management, and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
• Experience supporting aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing industries.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Stable, long-term career opportunities.
• Training and professional development support.
• Advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Team-oriented and safety-focused environment.

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