NPI Engineer

Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world.

We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join our Autonomous Vehicle Hardware team. In this role, you will lead new product introduction activities for autonomous vehicle hardware systems, supporting the transition from prototype through pilot builds and into production. You will work cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and partners to ensure products are released with robust processes, scalable manufacturing plans, and clear readiness for launch.

You will play a critical role in driving manufacturing readiness, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment for complex autonomous vehicle hardware programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in new product introduction, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or hardware launch support.
• Experience supporting hardware products through prototype, validation, pilot, and production launch phases.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production ramp challenges, and cross-functional product launch execution.
• Experience working with design, quality, supply chain, operations, and supplier teams to resolve issues and improve product readiness.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles, process development, assembly methods, tooling coordination, and build planning.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective actions, yield improvement, and manufacturing issue tracking.
• Experience managing BOMs, part releases, engineering changes, and product data within PLM systems.
• Prior experience with Teamcenter PLM systems with the ability to diagnose and fix typical issues and system failures.
• Experience serving in a PLM Administrator, product data management, or configuration control capacity is strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, drive follow-up actions, and coordinate complex cross-functional tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, product structures, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Experience in automotive, robotics, electronics, or complex hardware systems is preferred.
• Willing and able to support infrequent domestic and international travel.
• At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $ and $ for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply.
  
  This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.