Product Development Engineer
Job Title: Product Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC (On-Site)
Compensation: $95,000 – $110,000 / year
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Role Purpose
We are looking for a Product Engineer to oversee product development and lifecycle management in our Product Development Engineering team. As a Product Engineer, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between design concepts and manufacturing, taking charge of product data architecture, component sourcing, and engineering change implementation.
You will play a crucial role in launching new products to the market, starting with an immediate focus on an outdoor electric patio heater project. By creating detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs), optimizing supplier networks, and managing engineering releases, you will ensure that our products are scalable, high-quality, and resilient in the supply chain.
Core Responsibilities
1. Product Engineering & Data Architecture
System Architecture & BOM Design
Engineering Change Management
Technical Master Data Control
2. Technical Component Sourcing & Supplier Integration
Strategic Component Sourcing
Alternate Sourcing & Value Engineering
Supplier Technical Interface
3. Product Release & Cross-Functional Execution
Production Handoff
Technical Documentation
NPD Readiness Tracking
Position Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering
Experience: 3+ years in product engineering or related field
Technical Expertise: Experience in managing part masters and ECNs within ERP/PLM software
Engineering Problem-Solving: Ability to read engineering drawings and collaborate effectively with vendors
Preferred Qualifications
Technical exposure to electromechanical systems
Experience with Value Engineering (VAVE)
Experience utilizing MAX ERP software
Salary: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00