Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to support product development with a strong focus on on-site execution at the manufacturing sites. This role will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to drive product development builds, industrialization, and production ramp-up. The Product Development Engineer will act as the technical bridge between development teams and factory operations, ensuring smooth execution from engineering builds to stable mass production.

Job Responsibilities:

ؠOn-Site Product Development & Engineering Builds

Support product development activities with on-site ownership of engineering builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) at China manufacturing sites.

Translate product definitions, drawings, and specifications into executable manufacturing instructions.

Lead on-site troubleshooting during engineering builds and pilot runs to ensure schedule, quality, and yield targets are met.

Drive DFM/DFA feedback from factory to design teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

ؠCross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with manufacturing, process engineering, equipment engineering, and quality teams on the shop floor.

Act as the primary technical interface between factory teams and global R&D / product teams.

Coordinate daily build execution, issue tracking, and closure for development and ramp activities.

Support supplier coordination related to parts readiness, BOM accuracy, and material issues.

ؠRamp-Up & Production Support

Support product ramp-up and mass production readiness, including process validation and yield stabilization.

Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product- and process-related issues during ramp and production.

Manage engineering changes (ECR/ECN) and ensure timely implementation at the factory.

Support cost reduction, yield improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.issues (8D, PDCA, etc.).

Support customer audits, technical reviews, and issue resolution as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Manufacturing, or related field).

37 years of experience in product or manufacturing engineering, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics industries.

Hands-on experience supporting engineering builds and production at a manufacturing site.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, yield management, and shop-floor execution.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a factory environment.

Willingness to travel according to business needs.

Key Competencies:

Strong on-site execution and ownership

Manufacturing-first mindset

Structured problem-solving and hands-on troubleshooting

Clear communication across factory and global teams

Ability to manage multiple builds and priorities under pressure