Product Engineer (NPI / Manufacturing Operations) (EPDII)

Product Engineer (NPI / Manufacturing Operations) (EPD II)
Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc
San Jose, CA & Sunnyvale, CA

What to Expect

This role is at the center of new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations, ensuring products are production-ready and successfully launched into manufacturing.

As a Product Engineer, you will own product readiness throughout the product lifecycle by driving cross-functional collaboration, managing product configurations, resolving manufacturing issues, and leading engineering changes in a fast-paced AI server manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with customers, design engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Own product readiness throughout the NPI and production lifecycle to ensure successful manufacturing execution.
• Create, maintain, and manage product structures, Bills of Materials (BOM), product configurations, and manufacturing documentation.
• Drive Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from design release through manufacturing implementation.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Program Management, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and customers to ensure engineering changes are accurately implemented.
• Lead cross-functional issue resolution by identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and minimizing production impact.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities, including build preparation, material readiness, process validation, and production ramp.
• Analyze production issues, manufacturing data, and yield trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Ensure product configuration accuracy across PLM, ERP, and MES systems.
• Communicate project status, manufacturing risks, engineering changes, and recovery plans to internal teams and customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational excellence.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Operations Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience supporting complex hardware products such as Servers, AI Servers, Networking, Storage, PCBA, or Electronic Systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, BOM structures, Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes, and manufacturing execution.
• Experience with PLM (Agile, Windchill, Teamcenter), ERP (SAP, Oracle), or MES systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive solutions independently.
• Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or Python is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI Server, Cloud Server, Data Center, or Enterprise Hardware manufacturing.
• Experience working with ODM/OEM manufacturing or EMS environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Experience working directly with global customers and engineering teams.

Job Type : Full-Time
Work Location: temporarily San Jose, CA until move to new facility in Sunnyvale, CA in late 2026 (on-site daily)
Compensation : $110,000 -132,000 annually, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Ingrasys Technology USA, Inc participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S