Jr. Product Engineer

KIOTI Tractor•Wendell, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile and motivated Jr. Product Engineer to support the Director of the Product Business Department, who leads the full product portfolio across Tractors, Garden Care Equipment, and Compact Construction Equipment (CCE). This role plays a critical part in ensuring alignment and execution across headquarters, product development, and quality management teams. Responsible for product improvements, overall product development, and communication between Daedong-Korea and Daedong-USA regarding technical issues that arise. Responsibilities also include replacement parts pricing and dealer communication.

Requirements

Bilingual ability (Korean/English) is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with agricultural machinery, garden equipment, or construction equipment is a plus
Experience working in cross-functional, global product teams

Responsibilities

Management new product development, including prototype development and testing
Assist in the planning, tracking, and reporting of product development timelines and milestones
Prepare product documentation, testing feedback, and quality assurance materials as needed
Responsible for the flow of communication and notifications of improvements to various departments including Product Support, Parts, and Sales
Support strategic product development initiatives across Tractors, Garden Care, and CCE
Coordinate effectively with headquarters, R&D, and quality teams to drive product performance and market fit
Ensure smooth communication and documentation between internal departments and external stakeholders
Participate in competitive analysis, market research, and customer feedback reviews to support product decisions
Communicate technical issues with Korean vendors and translate EDR’s from Korean to English
Monitoring and tracking test equipment as needed to include the equipment test plan, location, budgeting, disposal