Product Engineer

Trade · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr

A leading global technology company is hiring a Product Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) in Auckland. The job is about taking innovative electronic products from concept all the way to full-scale production.

You will work alongside engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing teams.
Your focus is efficient manufacturing processes, better product quality and consistent production excellence.
Employer sponsorship is available for eligible international candidates.

This position is meant for an experienced engineer who wants long-term career growth. Apply through the proper channel and remember: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Find the root cause of manufacturing, testing and product quality problems through a structured analysis approach
Introduce corrective and preventive actions that make products more reliable and help manufacturing perform better
Drive new products from prototype stage through to full production
Coordinate with engineering, quality, purchasing and manufacturing teams during the whole product development process
Develop, validate and improve manufacturing processes for both electronic and mechanical products
Support test systems, fixtures and production equipment used in manufacturing
Study production data and highlight where efficiency, quality and cost can get better
Back lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous process improvement projects
Write and update engineering documentation and manufacturing procedures
Prepare and maintain test plans and engineering change documentation
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing partners on production readiness
Work with those same suppliers and partners on ongoing improvements
Give technical support during production runs and help with sustaining engineering activities
Travel internationally now and then when required

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 5 years of experience working in electronics and mechanical manufacturing environments
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a closely related engineering field
Sound knowledge of new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness, plus experience developing, supporting or troubleshooting manufacturing test fixtures and production equipment
Understanding of electronics manufacturing, assembly processes, quality systems and inventory management
Able to review manufacturing processes and drive productivity and quality improvements
Experience with PCB assembly manufacturing and electronic production testing is highly desirable
Familiarity with product lifecycle management systems or engineering documentation is advantageous
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
A strong communicator who works well with cross-functional teams and has professional English communication skills
Willing to travel internationally on an occasional basis

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