Product Manufacturing Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities: Product Engineering and Manufacturing Readiness - Translate approved product concepts into production-ready engineered solutions that meet design intent, structural integrity, manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives. - Engineer products from concept through production readiness. - Review product designs for manufacturability (DFM) and production feasibility. - Develop engineering specifications and construction details. - Resolve technical and manufacturing issues during product development. - Validate engineering changes prior to production release. - Support prototype evaluation and production trials. CAD/CAM, Technical Documentation and Digital Product Library - Develop and maintain complete, accurate, and standardized engineering documentation that supports efficient manufacturing and future product scalability. - Prepare 2D and 3D CAD models and production drawings. - Develop CNC-ready CAD/CAM files and machining documentation. - Maintain revision control for all engineering documents. - Build and maintain Philux's digital product library. - Ensure all technical documentation is complete before production release. - Maintain engineering standards for drawings and documentation. CNC Programming and Manufacturing Engineering - Develop, optimize, and standardize CNC programs and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and repeatability. - Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software. - Improve machining strategies, tooling, and cycle times. - Support implementation of new CNC technologies and equipment. - Troubleshoot CNC programming and machining issues. - Develop machining standards and best practices. - Support Production in resolving technical manufacturing challenges. Product Costing and Value Engineering - Ensure products are engineered to achieve target cost while maintaining quality, functionality, and design intent. - Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs). - Prepare engineering inputs for product costing. - Identify value engineering opportunities. - Recommend alternative materials and manufacturing methods. - Support sourcing decisions from an engineering perspective. - Improve product cost competitiveness. Process Improvement and Digital Transformation - Drive continuous improvement through engineering innovation, AI-enabled workflows, and standardized digital processes. - Implement engineering process improvements. - Drive AI adoption within engineering and product documentation. - Develop standardized engineering templates and workflows. - Improve engineering data quality and accessibility. - Support ERP and digital manufacturing initiatives. - Promote continuous improvement across R&D and Manufacturing. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Launch Support - Partner effectively with Design, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure timely and successful product launches. - Collaborate with Design to preserve product intent while improving manufacturability. - Work with Production to ensure smooth product introduction. - Support Purchasing on material and supplier technical evaluations. - Coordinate with QA on product quality standards. - Provide engineering support during pilot production. - Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and post-launch reviews.