Product Engineer

Benchmark focuses on technology-driven solutions across commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment sectors.

The Product Engineer serves as the primary customer contact for New Product Launch (NPL) activities, overseeing all manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling to ensure products meet customer expectations.

• Leads manufacturing activities of assigned products through prototype, pilot, and production
• Oversees the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders
• Actively participates in new customer and business development
• Analyzes line return data to drive corrective action on manufacturing process issues
• Performs product‑level FMEAs as required
• Participates in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities
• Reviews engineering design drawings and DFX reports prior to production release for manufacturability
• Evaluates and qualifies new manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
• Leads internal and external corrective action plans
• Complies with all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism
• Works with minimal supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and Web Ex conferencing software
• 0‑3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience
• Ability to work individually or in teams
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Understanding of and ability to use metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g., DPMO, FPY, DPM, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.)

4‑year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience, as approved by executive management.

• Geographical
  
  Location:
  
  Minnesota – Rochester
• Physical
  
  Location:
  
  Rochester, MN
• Shift: Shift 1
• Work Schedule:
  
  M‑F 0800‑1700
• Full Time

Compensation Range: $71,678.00 to $89,517.00 USD
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Benefits include a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours.

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