Sr. NPI Engineer

Department: Program Management | Location: SMC. FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking a Sr. NPI Engineer to lead New Product Introduction engineering activities and coordinate cross-functional execution from process readiness through production launch. The Sr. NPI Engineer will provide technical leadership, drive issue resolution, align engineering deliverables, and support launch readiness across assigned NPI programs and assist the Program Management Department as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI engineering execution across product, manufacturing, quality, test, controls, OT, and operations workstreams.
• Coordinate technical readiness, priorities, risks, dependencies, and escalations with Program Management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive process qualification, build readiness, line readiness, and exit criteria for prototype, pilot, ramp, and production phases.
• Review engineering data, build results, defects, and process performance to identify risks and lead corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering changes, documentation, work instructions, specifications, and readiness deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex product, process, equipment, quality, and test issues.
• Provide technical direction and day-to-day coordination to NPI engineers supporting assigned programs while promoting accountability and timely issue closure.
• Facilitate engineering readiness reviews and confirm cross-functional owners have completed required actions before key build milestones.
• Partner with Program Management to develop technical recovery plans when engineering risks threaten schedule, quality, cost, or production targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, NPI, product launch, or a related environment; technical leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing readiness, structured problem solving, risk management, and cross-functional program execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with engineering and operations stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
• Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.