Company Overview
Baso Lighting specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative lighting solutions for retail, office, hotel, and residential environments. With a strong focus on European design and in-house production, we are committed to delivering high-quality luminaires that combine technology and aesthetic excellence.
Overview
The Product Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, documentation, manufacturing, and continuous improvement of BASO Lighting products. This role bridges engineering and production by creating accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), maintaining engineering documentation, supporting new product introductions, and working directly with manufacturing to ensure products are built efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to spend time both at a computer and on the production floor to ensure engineering solutions are practical and effective.
Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products.
- Provide technical support to internal departments when engineering expertise is required.
- Develop and revise engineering documentation, drawings, and product specifications.
- Evaluate existing products and recommend design improvements to increase manufacturability, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Inside Sales to provide engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support new product development from concept through production release.
- Spend time on the assembly floor assisting with the build of new and existing products to validate designs, resolve issues, and improve assembly processes.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and product-related issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
- Assist in developing assembly procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ensure products comply with company quality standards and applicable industry requirements.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidEdge preferred).
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in lighting or electrical product manufacturing.
- Knowledge of die cast, plastic injection, sheet metal, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Understanding of product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys seeing their designs become reality and working directly with manufacturing to build high-quality lighting products. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of projects from initial design through production while supporting BASO Lighting's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
