NPI Engineer
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33602, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
XTEND
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As an NPI Engineer at XTEND Tampa, you will serve as the critical technical bridge between R&D and mass production. In an ecosystem that includes a Configuration Manager (focused on PLM/ECO) and a Production Engineer (focused on assembly and jigs), your role is to ensure that engineering designs are mature, high-quality, and scalable.
You will focus on hardware optimization, technical vendor management (EMS), and leading complex Transfer to Production (TTP) processes.
MBOM/ FCC
- Technical evaluation of components
Main Responsibilities
* Engineering Focal Point.
* Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering and production teams, leading Design Reviews for DFM (Manufacturing), DFA (Assembly), and DFT (Testing).
* Transfer to Production (TTP).
* Lead NPI activities from prototype phase through mass production, ensuring smooth transition and preventing technical bottlenecks.
* Quality & Yield Management.
* Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features, manage First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and perform deep-dive Failure Analysis (RCA) on hardware components.
* Technical Interface.
* Maintain continuous technical communication with Contract Manufacturers (EMS) and strategic suppliers, both locally and globally.
* Content Integrity.
* Responsible for technical accuracy of product files, BOMs, and specifications before implementation into the PLM system by the Configuration Manager.
* Production Support (MBOM).
* Support production line bring-up, manage Alpha/Beta builds, and analyze production yields to ensure continuity and scalability.
Requirements
* Education
-BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
* 3-5 years of experience in engineering/NPI roles supporting multidisciplinary products (hardware, mechanical, and software).
* Technical Skills-Strong hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing including PCBAs and complex integrated systems.
* Engineering Proficiency
- High proficiency reading schematics, CAD models, and complex engineering drawings.
* Vendor Management-Experience managing turnkey projects and technical communication with EMS providers.
* Analytical Thinking
- Ability to perform systematic root-cause analysis for hardware failures.
* Excellent teamwork and English communication skills for global vendor interface.
* Self-motivated and capable of operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Solid Works / Visio /OrCAD.
* Familiarity with Priority ERP.
* Experience with Arena PLM.
* Background in drones, robotics, or aerospace systems.
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