Senior Product Engineer

Location:

Near High Point, North Carolina

Travel:

35% (domestic & international)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Senior Product Engineer (Manufacturing) Overview

We are seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join a globally recognized manufacturing organization near High Point, NC. This role is critical to driving product innovation, cost optimization, and successful product launches across a well-established product portfolio.

You will take ownership of both new and existing product lines, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant products to market.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Development

• Lead and support end-to-end product launches, from concept through commercialization
• Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth product introduction and scalability
• Drive innovation through prototyping, validation, and testing

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Conduct value engineering initiatives to reduce cost while maintaining or improving product performance and quality
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, optimize materials, and improve manufacturability

Supplier Collaboration

• Work closely with global suppliers to source high-quality components and materials
• Drive cost savings initiatives, supplier performance improvements, and product quality enhancements
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing development

Regulatory Compliance Engineering

• Ensure all products meet regulatory and compliance standards (industry, safety, and environmental)
• Lead compliance efforts for new and existing products, including documentation and testing requirements

Product Lifecycle Ownership

• Own the process of upgrading and transitioning existing products into new product lines or platforms
• Continuously improve legacy products to meet evolving market, cost, and regulatory demands

Quality, Testing & Analysis

• Develop and validate test methodologies for product and process performance
• Utilize statistical analysis to drive data-based decisions and improve product reliability
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment across all stages of the product lifecycle
• Support production with technical expertise to resolve issues and improve processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: required (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Master’s degree: preferred
• 4+ years of experience: as a Product Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of experience: in new product development and product launches
• Strong background in value engineering and cost reduction initiatives
• Experience working directly with suppliers and global sourcing teams
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and product certification requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
• Minitab experience is a plus

Proven experience with:

• Root cause analysis methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision making
• Product testing, validation, and quality systems