Product Engineer I: New Product Launch & Manufacturing

Benchmark; Winona (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, located in Minnesota: Winona, seeks a Product Engineer to be the primary customer contact for New Product Launch activities, ensuring manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling meet customer expectations.

You will oversee prototype through production, drive continuous improvement, support Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality products for a global, 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation and client focus.
• 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 orders.
• Actively participates in new customer development and new business development.
• Analyzes line return information to drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues.
• Performs product level FMEAs as required.
• Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.
• Reviews engineering design drawings and DFX reports prior to production release.
• Evaluates and qualifies new manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment; leads corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field

Job description

Benchmark, located in Minnesota: Winona, seeks a Product Engineer to be the primary customer contact for New Product Launch activities, ensuring manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling meet customer expectations.

You will oversee prototype through production, drive continuous improvement, support Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality products for a global, 24/7 operation.