Product Development Process Engineer
Core
Define, build, and roll out hardware product development processes, standards, and tools for a defense technology company's central hardware engineering organization.
Role type
Senior Product Development Process Engineer
Builds
Scalable hardware development workflows, engineering standards repositories, and process toolsets for multiple product lines.
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware design/development (mechanical or electrical), Process development, Engineering standards definition, Cross-functional collaboration, Design review and qualification campaign management, Toolchain knowledge (CAD, PLM), Process documentation and workflow design, Stakeholder alignment and training coordination
Preferred skills
Custom engineering tool architecture, Technical training material development, Project management (PMP), U.S. Secret Clearance
Technologies
CAD, PLM
Responsibilities
Define and maintain hardware product development process architecture including design review gates and production readiness criteria; Own and evolve the central engineering standards repository; Partner with tools teams to build and iterate the PDP toolset; Collaborate with leadership to align on best practices for design, test, and entry/exit criteria; Draft process workflows, user guides, and standard operating procedures; Lead rollout of new processes including training workshops and stakeholder alignment; Build feedback loops to monitor adoption and drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC