Manufacturing Design Engineer II (NPI)

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing technical readiness across NPI builds (prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT) through process development, documentation, and validation
• Partner with internal engineering teams and contract manufacturing partners to deliver DFX feedback, with a focus on highly automated assembly systems
• Support in-house prototype build preparation and execution, including development of assembly procedures, fixtures, and build documentation
• Coincide with factory teams and manufacturing partners on the design, build, and qualification of fixtures, equipment, and highly automated manufacturing processes to support scalable production
• Define and execute DOEs, conduct failure analysis, and apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D) to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Define manufacturing requirements for automation and MES integration, including part traceability and data collection to support quality, yield, and process control
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and quality requirements through data-driven process controls, verification, and analysis
• Communicate manufacturing status, risks, issues, and build readiness across cross-functional stakeholders
• Support parallel-path and contingency efforts for high-risk milestones and build phases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting moderate to high-volume consumer electronics products with an emphasis on automated assembly systems
• Working knowledge of injection molding, metals, ceramics, and related materials used in precision electromechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience with adhesive bonding, heat staking, glue dispensing, and battery assembly
• Familiarity with MES systems and manufacturing data infrastructure, including part traceability, process data collection, and statistical process control (SPC)
• Demonstrated ability to qualify manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues on the factory floor, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Proficiency in SolidWorks with best practices for fixture, tooling, and equipment design
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Experience working effectively with internal engineering teams and external manufacturing partners within a CM/JDM operating model