Product Engineer at Flextronics International USA, Inc in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Posting Start Date 03-19-2025 Job Posting End Date 05-19-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Product Engineer located in Buffalo Grove IL.

Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager. The Product Engineer will be responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials for our product lines. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of our BOMs throughout the product lifecycle. This position also supports the Engineering team and projects, including NPI.to ensure customer satisfaction and to deliver maximum advantage to the business.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM)for our product lines using Agile PLM and Baan ERP system, incorporating engineering specifications, design changes, and component requirements.


• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure BOMs accurately reflect product designs and configurations developed in CAD systems like SolidWorks and AutoCAD.


• Work closely with Procurement to manage component inventory levels within Baan ERP and ensure availability of materials for production and prototyping.


• Conduct regular audits of BOMs within Agile PLM and Baan ERP to identify discrepancies, errors, or inconsistencies, and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Support manufacturing operations by providing accurate BOM information from Agile PLM for production planning and scheduling.


• Participate in cross-functional teams to address BOM-related issues within Agile PLM and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Develop and maintain documentation related to BOMs within Agile PLM, including revision control and change management processes.


• Stay informed about industry standards and best practices related to BOM management and documentation within Agile PLM.


• Execute engineering change orders and update product data


• Assist with preparation of engineering documents including drawings, specifications, process documentation and assembly instructions.


• Maintain records and files for all completed engineering work in both electronic and paper versions as required.


• Assist with 5S programs.


• Assist other functional areas as directed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Here is some of what you’ll need:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field


• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment


• Experience in a medical manufacturing is a Preferred
  


• Experience with Agile Preferred
  


• Proficiency in Agile PLM or similar PLM systems


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint


• Excels at documenting their processes and helps make improvements to their job through system and process improvements

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans


• Life Insurance


• Short-term and Long-term Disability


• Matching 401(k) Contributions


• Vacation and Paid Sick Time


• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$61,500.00 USD - $84,500.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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