NPI Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI project management activities for new High-Speed I/O cable assembly from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional NPI teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to drive milestones from concept through mass production, ensuring successful product deployment across global manufacturing sites.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress and driving accountability across stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead cross-functional NPI teams (including Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain) to drive product deployment from initial concept through global transitions to new and existing manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate directly with global manufacturing sites to support production and process implementation.
• Manage internal and external suppliers for on-time completion of actions.
• Facilitate the validation and smooth transition of new products across global manufacturing sites (USA, China, Mexico, Vietnam).
• Manage and coordinate engineering build events, facilitate technical reviews, and track critical program milestones.
• Oversee project risk management, including participating in DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, identifying potential project risks, and driving mitigation actions.
• Manage & reduce risks including the development of alternatives using risk reduction tools in order to maintain project objectives and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in an Engineering or in a Project Management role in a manufacturing environment in an engineering role
• Working knowledge of solid modeling tools (Creo, SolidWorks, etc.) to effectively communicate with design teams
• Strong knowledge of MS Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, cross-functional leadership, and root-cause analysis
• Experience with PCBA SMT and/or soldering preferred
• Experience in the design and assembly of telecommunication cable assemblies preferred