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NPI Project Engineer
Employment Type:
Direct
Category: Electrical Engineer
Job Number: 10865
Pay Rate: $75,000 to $90,000
Job Description
Qualifications:
- 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
- 5 years in NPI with Knowledge of Electronic Components
- 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)
Responsibilities:
- 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