NPI Engineer - Mechanical

New Product Introduction

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer - Mechanical is critical in bridging the gap between product development and manufacturing, ensuring smooth transitions from design to full-scale production of new and complex products.

• Create and document detailed assembly and test production processes and procedures, including equipment selection and validation, equipment setup, test board PCB design, work instructions development, training, and calibration and acceptance test procedure (ATP) validation testing.
• Coordinate closely with the design and process engineering teams to ensure product specifications are clearly defined and achievable within manufacturing constraints.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective product launches.

Product Sustainability

• Investigates research and front-end feasibility studies to source and qualify new test equipment for the Company’s products.
• Supports and utilizes the Company’s Item Master Database to track upcoming and ongoing project releases from Engineering.
• Troubleshoots and optimizes test stand circuits, including soldering small components, wires, and test points for temporary resolution and test board redesigns for permanent solutions.
• Defines production test software needs and collaborates with the software engineering team to validate and implement new software releases, patches, and upgrades with minimal disruption and downtime on production flow.

Training and Support

• Trains other engineers to replicate new product test setups for the production floor.
• Aids in developing the skills of NPI team technicians and production test technicians.
• Provides ongoing training to new and existing Manufacturing Process Engineers and production technicians on products and production processes.
• Supports production supervisors and team leaders, as needed, to keep the manufacturing line running optimally.
• Supports quality engineers, as needed, to document production processes and NPI project work as required by company and industry standards.
• Provides feedback to the Operations Management team on product and process improvements and modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent technical degree is required.
• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience is required.
• 2 years of experience reading and understanding drawings, technical documents, and user manuals are required.
• 2 years of experience developing and executing detailed test plans is required.
• This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• 2 years of experience with circuit design and electrical and optical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, power supplies, etc.) is required.
• Proficient with standard office productivity tools and equipment (i.e., Microsoft Suite).
• Proficient in leading small teams in the completion of technical projects.
• Ability to train base-level engineers and technicians.
• Ability to present technical material to management and non-technical personnel.
• Working knowledge and experience with system-level optical technologies is preferred.
• Advanced degree is a plus.
• 2 years of experience with electrical/electronic systems and troubleshooting circuits is a plus.
• 2 years of experience in electro-optical systems and troubleshooting is a plus.
• 2 years of experience working with high-speed communication systems and protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.xx, High-Speed Ethernet, etc.) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages and embedded code is a plus.
• Working knowledge of microprocessors and controlled equipment (e.g., electromechanical systems, embedded controllers, and thermal control) is a plus.