Product Lifecycle Engineer

Functions:

• Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage engineering changes, product documentation, testing, validations, and risk assessments to ensure product quality, reliability, and production continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal specifications while maintaining product performance and manufacturability.
• Lead assigned projects, prepare technical reports, and provide technical guidance to support organizational objectives and operational excellence.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and resource optimization opportunities without compromising product quality, reliability, compliance, or continuity.
• Evaluate technical, inventory, quality, cost, manufacturability, certification, and production continuity risks before approving or implementing changes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Engineering (PLE), Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related areas.
• Experience implementing engineering changes (ECR/ECN), validations, pilot testing, component releases, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of technical drawings, electrical schematics, product specifications, and tolerances.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), product structure management, and engineering change control processes.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D, and failure analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, materials, and component selection.
• Experience planning and executing functional, performance, reliability, and validation testing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Advanced English, with the ability to communicate effectively in meetings and interpret technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in HVAC, electrical systems, automotive, appliance, or consumer products manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD) and tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Project, Visio, SharePoint, or Planner.
• Preferred: Knowledge of applicable product certifications and standards such as UL, ETL, CSA, NOM, or equivalent.