NPI Project Engineer

Summary

The NPI Project Engineer leads the successful introduction of new electronic assemblies from concept through production. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, meet quality standards, and transition smoothly into production. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role in a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment, requiring strong technical expertise, cross‑functional leadership and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Lead and execute multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from initial design through production ramp.
• Define and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) standards and manufacturing process requirements.
• Partner with engineering and operations early in the design phase to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet project timelines, cost targets, and quality expectations.
• Manage NPI transitions, including process validation, production readiness, and issue resolution.
• Analyze in‑process quality data and lead corrective actions to improve yield and reduce risk.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost estimates; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support efficient production.
• Optimize production layouts, workflows, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering to determine the most cost‑effective sourcing and production strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing (PCBA preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes from assembly through test.
• Experience supporting or leading NPI projects in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, DFM, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ability to create and manage BOMs with minimal support.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

• Experience in surface‑mount technology (SMT) and PCBA manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (Kaizen, DOE, SPC, etc.).
• Experience designing or supporting fixtures and tooling.
• Exposure to contract manufacturing environments (EMS).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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