Product & Process Engineer

Purpose of Position

Functions as a technical resource and design owner of assigned value streams. Responsible for ensuring fit/form/function of existing products.

Supports project execution between development and manufacturing as an impartial3rd party with the expertise to balance risks between business demands, process performance and product assurance.

Responsible to participate on project teams to resolve performance and customer related issues; propose product and process enhancements, opportunities for product and process alignment, and cost reductions.

Understands manufacturing processes on assigned value stream, keeps accountability on sustaining and/or enhancing process performance.

Major Responsibility

Clarify, understand, and document customer requirements, product specifications and product application.

Ensure Fit, Form, Function through appropriate qualification test plans, design controland change approval while balancing speed to market and profitability.

Quickly and effectively respond to customer and commercial requests for rapid product changes.

Drive technically rigorous root cause analysis for product integrityand process performance issues.

Support and validate product and process cost reduction opportunities through product lifecycle.

Evolve product performance to meet competitive pressure and industry trends.

Monitor performance of manufacturing processes within assigned value stream, understand process capability and support process enhancements.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in technical area/ Engineering degree

Master’s degree is preferred

Intermediate level project management knowledge, including standard methodologies and best practices

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in development, product, or process engineering

Strong customer awareness, with the ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable technical or product solutions

Required Competency (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)

Good knowledge of core engineering principles is a must, knowledge of telecommunications products, network technologies, experience in fiber optic technologies is preferred

Project leadership skills, including experience working with multiculturalteams, with the ability to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and product design inputs

Strong data-based decision-making skills*

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work within defined procedures while exercising sound engineering judgment on routine to moderately complex issues

Innovation-driven mindset with the ability to propose practical and effective solutions

Fluent in both written and spoken English

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel fordata analysis and reporting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by members assigned to this classification. Theyare not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.