NPI Engineer

Renaissance Electronics, an AEM company, is a trusted solution provider of high-reliability passive and active RF and microwave components, sub-systems, and higher-order assemblies for Aerospace-Defense and Space applications. Headquartered in Harvard, MA, Renaissance delivers innovative solutions across a broad frequency range from DC to 150 GHz. Since 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and responsive customer support, making it a valued partner for mission-critical and custom-designed systems.

Renaissance Electronics, an AEM company, is a trusted solution provider of high-reliability passive and active RF and microwave components, sub-systems, and higher-order assemblies for Aerospace-Defense and Space applications. Headquartered in Harvard, MA, Renaissance delivers innovative solutions across a broad frequency range from DC to 150 GHz. Since 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and responsive customer support, making it a valued partner for mission-critical and custom-designed systems.

Renaissance Electronics is looking to add a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to drive the transition of RF products from engineering development into full-scale manufacturing. The NPI Engineer will serve as the technical bridge between design, supply chain, and production — ensuring new products launch on schedule, on cost, and to specification.

• Lead NPI activities from design freeze through first article inspection (FAI) and production readiness review (PRR), including acceptance test, qualification, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process flows, work instructions, and quality control plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure component availability and compliance.
• Drive DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturability / Design for Test) reviews with engineering teams.
• Track and resolve open issues across cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, procurement).
• Monitor pilot builds and document lessons learned for continuous improvement, and support yield analysis and root cause investigations during ramp.
• Other duties as needed.

• This role is full-time, exempt
• Based in Harvard, MA, this is an onsite role
• We offer competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience
• Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K with company match

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry leading brands AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor, AEM serves niche applications across a diverse array of attractive markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom. AEM is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or program management in a hardware environment.
• Familiarity with…