Product Engineer - NPI & Manufacturing Readiness

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Christchurch, Canterbury, NZL
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology • Other • Software • Analytics
The Role
The Product Engineer will transition new products from concept to production, engaging with design and manufacturing teams to enhance quality and cost-effectiveness while managing documentation and facilitating root-cause analysis for defects.
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Product Engineer – New Product Introduction & Manufacturing Readiness 

Join Trimble's Product Engineering team and help bring innovative technology products from prototype into production! Working with design engineers, manufacturing partners, and global teams, you'll develop manufacturing processes, solve technical challenges, and support new product introductions across a diverse portfolio of electronics products. 

About Us:

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

Corporate: Trimble empowers customers to drive productivity and progress with connected hardware and software solutions.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be at the vital intersection of design engineering and manufacturing execution, directly influencing the quality and cost-effectiveness of our products. Own a portfolio of products from prototype through production and sustaining support across global manufacturing partners.

Key Exciting Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead the transition of innovative new products from early concept through the manufacturing lifecycle to final delivery.

  • Partner closely with design engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to qualify top-tier suppliers and establish superior production methodologies.

  • Lead root-cause analysis on manufacturing and test defect data to implement effective, lasting corrective actions.

  • Drive daily production excellence and continuously enhance cost-effectiveness through proactive lean manufacturing practices.

  • Author and manage essential process documentation, test plans, and engineering change orders within our documentation management system.

  • Lead structured troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for manufacturing, test, and field quality issues, driving corrective actions that improve product reliability and production performance. 

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.

  • 5 or more years of experience in electronics and mechanical manufacturing environments.

  • Experience developing, validating, troubleshooting, or supporting manufacturing test fixtures.

  • Strong understanding of general manufacturing systems, including inventory control, assembly processes, test systems, and quality metrics.

  • Proven ability to analyze production workflows, identify process constraints, and implement strategic improvements.

  • Professional fluency in English with excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience working with PCB assemblies (PCBAs), electronics manufacturing processes, and associated production test environments.

  • Experience working directly with Agile or similar documentation management systems.

  • Strong background in electronic manufacturing test environments and control software.

Logistics:

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand - In Office

Travel Requirement: 5-10% International Travel

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, NPI Engineer, New Product Introduction, Electronics Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Agile PLM, Process Improvement, Trimble Jobs

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
  • 5 or more years of experience in electronics and mechanical manufacturing environments
  • Experience developing, validating, troubleshooting, or supporting manufacturing test fixtures
  • Strong understanding of general manufacturing systems, including inventory control, assembly processes, test systems, and quality metrics
  • Proven ability to analyze production workflows, identify process constraints, and implement strategic improvements
  • Professional fluency in English with excellent cross-functional communication skills

Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,001 Employees

What We Do

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.

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