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# Design Transfer Engineer

- **Company:** Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- **Location:** Ontario, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $168,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SAP (Applications), Windchill, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://philips.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs-and-careers/job/Ontario-California-United-States/Design-Transfer-Engineer_593036-1

## About the Role

* You've acquired 2+ years of experience in engineering, operations, or project management, preferably in medical device industry.
 * Your skills include understanding of NPI, Lifecycle, PDLM and solutions processes, R&D development processes, SAP, manufacturing production processes, how changes to existing products affect the products in areas of performance and quality manufacturing, project management, PMP & Windchill nice to have.
 * You have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, related field or equivalent.
 * You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
 * You're a strong cross-functional collaborator with excellent communication skills that can influence outside your direct team.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.

## Description

Responsible for high-impact manufacturing projects by translating strategy into execution, creating detailed project plans, managing key milestones, and ensuring timely delivery that supports Philips' manufacturing goals and operational excellence.

Your role:

 * Lead strategic manufacturing projects from concept through execution, applying advanced project management practices to align initiatives with business objectives and drive operational success. Bring an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful results.
 * Own project planning and execution with confidence, developing detailed schedules, managing critical milestones, and ensuring on-time delivery within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Operate with a high degree of autonomy while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to communicate project progress, technical insights, and key decisions that drive transparency and accountability. Foster collaboration that enables teams to overcome obstacles and achieve shared goals.
 * Drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement by implementing advanced manufacturing solutions, leveraging new technologies, and applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Deliver measurable gains in efficiency, product quality, and overall operational performance.
 * Ensure operational excellence through proactive risk, budget, and compliance management, safeguarding project success while meeting quality and regulatory standards. Use data-driven performance metrics to continuously improve outcomes and support long-term business growth.