Product Introduction; NPI Test Engineer

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places.

With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards.

We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Base Salary Rate: $83,300.00 - $98,000.00

Job type: Full-time

As a Project Lead in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group, you will be responsible for driving both strategic and tactical execution of all aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This includes ensuring the successful transfer of products and processes from development into full-scale production.

• Collaborate with R&D, Design, and Manufacturing teams to define test requirements for new products.
• Design and develop test plans, procedures, and fixtures for functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing.
• Lead the implementation and validation of test systems for pilot and production builds.
• Support prototype and pilot builds, ensuring BOM accuracy, process documentation, and issue resolution.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in design and process reviews, including PFMEA and control plan development.
• Support Design for Testability (DFT) initiatives to ensure efficient and effective test coverage.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to transfer test processes and ensure readiness for volume production.
• Maintain documentation for test procedures, equipment calibration, and validation reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in test yield, cycle time, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or NPI environment.
• 2+ years of Experience with PCB-level in-circuit testing (e.g., Agilent, Spea, Checksum), functional test systems, and data acquisition hardware.

• BS Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of functional test methodologies, instrumentation, and automation tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Test Stand).
• Solid understanding of DFM/DFA principles, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid technical and theoretical background in electronics.
• Experience in product and process development for the electronics/electro-mechanical industry, including circuit board assembly and test processes.
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools.

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual…