Product Engineer 1

Apex Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Product Engineer I in Fremont, CA to bridge design, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams for successful product launches and ongoing production improvements.

The role focuses on NPI, production engineering, yield improvement, and process optimization, collaborating with Design, Process, Test, Reliability, and Manufacturing groups to resolve issues and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design transfer through production release.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and production-related issues.
• Analyze manufacturing and product performance data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in the development and execution of engineering experiments, validation plans, and process evaluations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Track project deliverables, risks, milestones, and action items.
• Develop technical presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate project status and engineering findings.
• Support product qualification, reliability testing, and engineering investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and production readiness.
• Maintain engineering records, project documentation, and process improvement reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Software Engineering

Related STEM discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job#: 3058558

Product Engineer I

Location: Fremont, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking a Product Engineer I to support new product introductions (NPI), production engineering, and product lifecycle management activities. This role serves as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches, resolve production issues, improve yields, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from design transfer through production release.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and production‑related issues.
• Analyze manufacturing and product performance data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in the development and execution of engineering experiments, validation plans, and process evaluations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Track project deliverables, risks, milestones, and action items.
• Develop technical presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate project status and engineering findings.
• Support product qualification, reliability testing, and engineering investigations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful product launches and production readiness.
• Maintain engineering records, project documentation, and process improvement reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Or another related STEM discipline
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, product development, or production support environments.
• Experience with experimental design, testing, measurement systems, and engineering validation activities.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, or data collection systems.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting technical documentation, training materials, or customer‑facing technical communications.
• Background in:
  • Video production
  • Video editing
  • Photography
  • Graphic design
  • Animation
  • Technical writing
• is considered a strong plus.

Top Skills / Must-Haves

Required

• Strong Engineering or STEM Foundation
• Project Management & Organization
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Preferred

• Product Engineering
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Experimental Design
• Laboratory Equipment & Instrumentation
• Technical Writing
• Visual Media Development
• Video Production / Editing
• Graphic Design

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.