Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
Real
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
W2 Employment Opportunity - Unable to Offer Sponsorship
Virtual Interviews Happening This Week
Start Date:
Mid September
Medical Device
- Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
North San Jose, CA
Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract - Multiyear Project, plans to extend
Vacation Time: 9 Paid Holidays + 13 days of accrued PTO annually
Product
:
Capital Equipment
- Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases involving 100+ mechanical components
- Drive cross-functional NPI reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
- Create and execute NPI project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures for precision robotic mechanisms
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, NPI records, LHRs, and Quality System requirements
- Apply lean manufacturing principles in production processes to reduce/eliminate waste and increase productivity
- Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
- Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
- Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
- Medical device industry experience preferred; proven track record in NPI environments highly valued
- Electromechanical Systems:
Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains - CAD Proficiency:
Expert-level skills in CAD design (Solid Works preferred), rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis - Manufacturing Processes:
Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures
Role Offers: health, dental, vision benefits & 401K enrollment options
Desired Skills and Experience Targeting- -5+ years of experience
- -Prior work experience with complex capital equipment
- -Electromechanical testing and troubleshooting
- -DFM/DFA/DFX
- -Experience in pre-launch activities
EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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