Product Engineer I - 2nd Shift Support

Benchmark; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 71,678 - 89,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a Product Engineer in Rochester, MN, responsible for leading manufacturing activities through prototype, pilot, and production phases. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organization skills, with a preference for a 4-year engineering degree.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $71,678 to $89,517, along with benefits including a bonus plan, 401(k), and health insurance. Join Benchmark to contribute to innovative product development!

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities of assigned products through prototype, pilot, and production.
• Oversee implementation of customer document changes and internal change orders.
• Actively participate in new customer development and new business development.
• Analyze line return information to identify and drive corrective actions on manufacturing process issues.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong multitasking and organizational skills

High attention to detail

Knowledge and use of continuous improvement tools

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and WebEx

Strong customer service and client focus

Education

4‑year engineering or technical degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Product Engineer serves as the primary customer contact for New Product Launch (NPL) activities, responsible for ensuring all manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities of assigned products through prototype, pilot, and production.
• Oversee implementation of customer document changes and internal change orders.
• Actively participate in new customer development and new business development.
• Analyze line return information to identify and drive corrective actions on manufacturing process issues.
• Perform product‑level FMEAs as required.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.
• Review engineering design drawings and DFX reports prior to production release for manufacturability.
• Evaluate and qualify new manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Lead internal and external corrective action plans.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
• Minimal supervision required, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and use of continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and WebEx.
• 0–3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience.
• Team and individual work capability.
• Support 24/7 global operation as required.
• Use of metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g. DPMO, FPY, DPM, Six Sigma, FMEA).

Education

4‑year engineering or technical degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location & Schedule

Location: Rochester, MN.

Shift: Shift 2, Monday‑Thursday 12:00–22:30.

Position: Full‑time.

Compensation

$71,678.00 to $89,517.00 USD.

Benefits

Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and applicable state and local leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates needing accommodations due to a disability may contact [e-mail].