Product Engineer–Product Portfolio Optimization

Position Overview

International is seeking a Product Engineer – Product Portfolio Optimization to drive structural product simplification, complexity reduction, and modular discipline for commercial vehicles.

Under the direction of Product & Portfolio Optimization (PPO) leadership, you will execute structured simplification initiatives across defined product areas.

The individual will work cross-functionally to reduce unnecessary variation, improve feature bundling discipline, and increase cross-platform reuse.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of executing structured technical initiatives in a matrixed organization and success in driving change without direct authority in a fast-moving environment.

Ultimate responsibility for simplification progress and variation control within assigned scope resides with the Product Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured simplification plans based on PPO leadership direction
• Identify and reduce redundant, dormant, or overlapping product content
• Reduce unnecessary variant proliferation across models and configurations
• Improve feature bundling discipline and reduce floating configuration options
• Increase cross-platform feature reuse and reduce model-specific variants
• Define and track simplification KPIs aligned to portfolio measurement objectives
• Lead resolution of structured technical issues related to variation and configuration discipline
• Interface with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to implement simplification initiatives
• Support recurring review cadence and portfolio reporting inputs
• May provide guidance to colleagues with less experience on simplification methods and configuration discipline
• Limited domestic/international travel as required
• Regularly present simplification status and progress to PPO leadership
• Identify cross-functional impacts of product content changes
• Manage simplification efforts from identification through implementation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 2 years of product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science and at least 1 year of product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR

• PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Ability to take ownership of structured simplification initiatives with minimal guidance
• Experience working within complex product configuration environments
• Experience working across functions without direct authority
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability
• Working knowledge of product lifecycle and engineering release processes
• Self-starter who follows through on implementation
• Demonstrates sound judgement in selecting technical approaches and trade-offs
• Experience in automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, or capital goods industries strongly preferred
• Ability to work within a centralized optimization function separate from traditional function areas (Production, Engineering, Procurement, etc.)

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Salary : $101,600 - $152,400