Product Introduction Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an NPI Engineer to oversee the introduction of new products from development to production for advanced embedded systems. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, ensuring design-for-manufacturing principles, and tracking milestones to deliver products that meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate combines technical knowledge in embedded systems or hardware/software development with strong project management and communication skills to ensure seamless product launches.

• Lead and manage new product introduction (NPI) projects
  , ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to plan and execute product launch activities.
• Review design documents, test plans, and manufacturing requirements to ensure readiness for production.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, design reviews, and gate reviews.
• Identify potential production or integration issues early and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Support production ramp-up, including prototype build, pilot runs, and production validation.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and post-launch lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in NPI, product launch, or project management in embedded systems or electronics.
• Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycle
  .
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent project management skills
  : planning, scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with product documentation standards, quality assurance, and test planning.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, or similar).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• PMP or other project management certification.
• Experience with embedded hardware and software integration
  .
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFT principles
  , and production validation.
• Experience in regulated or security-conscious industries (defence, aerospace, telecommunications).
• Familiarity with NPI metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement practices.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Project Management

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