Product Configuration Engineer

Job Title: Product Configuration Engineer
Location: Woburn MA
Reports To: Manager, Materials Planning & Purchasing

Role Summary:

The 3LED Group of companies includes a number of LED lighting product brands. The Product Configuration Engineer is responsible for translating product specifications, customer requirements, and shop drawings into accurate, production-ready manufacturing data. This role supports multiple brands manufacturing products in the architectural and commercial lighting markets.

This role ensures that every order released to production is fully defined, correctly configured, and supported by complete and accurate bills of materials (BOMs), pick lists, and related documentation.

This position sits within the Operations team and serves as a critical control point between Sales, Engineering, Materials Planning, and Production.

Key Responsibilities:
Configuration to Manufacturing Translation:

• Translate configured products and customer requirements into:
  • Complete and accurate multi-level BOMs.
  • Pick lists and material requirements.
  • Clear manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure no ambiguity, missing components, or interpretation is required downstream.

Drawing & Specification Interpretation:

• Review and interpret:
  • Shop drawings.
  • Submittals.
  • Customer specifications.
• Convert design intent into structured, executable manufacturing data.

Configuration Logic & Product Structure:

• Support development and maintenance of:
  • Product configuration rules.
  • Attribute structures (e.g., optics, drivers, finishes, dimensions).
  • Standardized product definitions.
• Identify and resolve invalid or ambiguous configurations.

Order Readiness & Production Gating

• Validate that all orders are production-ready before release:
  • Complete configuration.
  • Accurate BOM.
  • All required inputs defined.
• Hold and escalate orders that do not meet standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Partner with:
  • Sales to ensure complete and structured inputs.
  • Engineering to clarify product definitions and constraints.
  • Materials Planning & Purchasing to align on material requirements and availability.
• Resolve issues upstream before impacting production.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify recurring sources of:
  • Order errors.
  • BOM inaccuracies.
  • Configuration gaps.
• Drive improvements in:
  • Product structure.
  • Configuration processes.
  • Data accuracy.

Scope Boundaries: This role is focused on product definition and manufacturing readiness.

This role does NOT include:

• Purchasing or vendor communication.
• Expediting or shortage management.
• Administrative order entry.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of experience in:
  • Manufacturing, engineering, or product configuration.
  • BOM creation and product structuring.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred:

• Experience in configurable or engineer-to-order products.
• Familiarity with lighting, electrical, or mechanical assemblies.
• Exposure to CPQ or product configuration systems.
• CAD familiarity (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).

Core Competencies:

• Systems Thinking: Able to define and apply rules, not just solve one-off problems.
• Detail Orientation: High accuracy and low tolerance for ambiguity.
• Structured Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and builds repeatable solutions.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively works across Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
• Accountability: Ensures orders meet standards before release.

Success Metrics:

• Reduction in order errors and production rework.
• BOM accuracy and completeness.
• Improved material planning accuracy.
• Reduction in order clarification cycles.
• Increased on-time production readiness.

Why This Role Matters:

This role establishes the foundation for disciplined, scalable operations by ensuring that product configurations are clearly defined and executable before entering production.

It directly impacts:

• Operational efficiency.
• Material planning accuracy.
• Production throughput.
• Customer delivery performance.

About 3LED Inc.:

We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military.Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed.Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including: a group wide Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match. The Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education.Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals.We are proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring's Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing manufacturing companies in the U.S.. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide. If you’re ready to bring your Bright Mind™ to a team that’s transforming the lighting industry, we want to hear from you!