Product Engineer I: New Product Launch & Manufacturing

Benchmark; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a Product Engineer to serve as the primary customer contact for New Product Launch activities, owning manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling to meet customer expectations. The role involves leading production through prototype to launch, implementing changes, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong documentation control, and a focus on manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• 4 year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Understanding of continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads manufacturing activities of assigned products through prototype, pilot, and production.
• Oversees the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change order.
• Actively participates in new customer development and new business development.
• Analyzes line return information to understand and drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues.
• Performs product level FMEAs as required.
• Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.
• Performs review of engineering design drawings and DFX reports prior to production release for manufacturability.
• Participates in evaluating and qualifying new manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Leads internal and external corrective action plans.
• Complies and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

electronics manufacturing

attention to detail

teamwork

communication

Education

Engineering or Technical degree

Job description

Benchmark is seeking a Product Engineer to serve as the primary customer contact for New Product Launch activities, owning manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling to meet customer expectations. The role involves leading production through prototype to launch, implementing changes, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong documentation control, and a focus on manufacturability and quality.