Senior Product Introduction; NPI Engineer

Senior NPI Engineer

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

We're looking for a Senior NPI Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team s is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the center of PSA's product development and manufacturing operations — responsible for qualifying parts, standing up new tooling, and ensuring flawless design transfer to domestic and international suppliers.

You'll report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and work from our Santa Ana, CA office.

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You'll Do:

• Own the global part qualification process end-to-end, driving cycle time and removing bottlenecks
• Lead implementation of new injection molding tool sets from kick-off through production release
• Manage new design transfers to domestic and international offices, ensuring process requirements are validated before handoff
• Partner with product development and operations to execute smooth NPI handoffs from DFM through first article
• Define and deploy global standards of work for NPI, building repeatable playbooks across all supplier sites

Who You Are:

• 8+ years in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or product launch roles in a high-precision, high-volume environment
• Proven experience managing large-scale injection molding tooling programs
• Experience with ultrasonic welding is highly desirable.
• Fluent in PPAP/FAI, GD&T, and supplier qualification processes
• Strong cross-functional project management skills; able to hold global suppliers to schedule and quality commitments
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $102,102 - $120,120. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

• Health Insurance:
  All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits:
  Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan:
  We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation:
  All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay:
  All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts:
  Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Fun Working Environment:
  Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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