Job Description: Product Engineer

Company Overview

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world, creating a brighter future. Joining us means being part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. Your work will be purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world while making your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Position Summary

As a Product Engineer, you will be the primary customer contact for New Product Launch (NPL) activities. You will be responsible for overseeing all manufacturing processes, materials, and tooling to ensure products meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

•Lead manufacturing activities of assigned products through prototype, pilot, and production phases.

•Oversee the implementation of customer documentation changes and internal change orders.

•Actively participate in new customer development and business growth initiatives.

•Analyze line return information to identify and drive corrective actions for manufacturing process issues.

•Perform product-level Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as required.

•Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen continuous improvement activities.

•Review engineering design drawings and DFX reports prior to production release for manufacturability.

•Evaluate and qualify new manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.

•Lead internal and external corrective action plans.

•Comply with all company policies and procedures.

•Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Effective interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

•Strong organization and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.

•Ability to work with diverse groups and demonstrate professionalism.

•Discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.

•Understanding of continuous improvement tools.

•Strong customer service and client focus.

•Proficient in productivity tools, including Microsoft Office and WebEx.

•0-3+ years of electronics manufacturing experience.

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

•Ability to work individually or in teams, supporting a 24/7 global business operation as required.

•Familiarity with metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g., DPMO, FPY, DPM, Six Sigma, FMEA, etc.).

Additional Information

•Geographical Location: Rochester, MN

•Shift: Shift 1

•Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 5:00

•Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Benchmark?

In our innovative environment, you will work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.