Product Lifecycle & Performance Engineer

Summary:

The Product Lifecycle & Performance Engineer will play a crucial role in optimising product performance throughout its lifecycle within our manufacturing operations. Based in Albany, Auckland, this permanent full-time position will own and drive ICT’s product quality, performance and continuous improvement systems through AI-enabled analysis of field, manufacturing and customer data.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for product lifecycle management to enhance performance and sustainability.
• Conduct thorough analyses of product performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on product specifications and performance goals.
• Lead root cause analysis for product failures and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to inform product development and optimisation strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on product performance metrics for stakeholders.
• Support the training and development of team members on best practices in product lifecycle management.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or quality qualification (electronics/electrical preferred) or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communicator, comfortable presenting insights, risks and recommendations to Executive-level stakeholders. 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product lifecycle management or performance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex
• Working knowledge of UL, REACH, WEEE, PPAP and ISO 9001 quality systems (internal auditor experience desirable). 
• Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen facilitation experience (Green or Black Belt desirable). 
• Proficient in using software tools for product design and performance analysis.