Product Launch Engineer (Global NPI & Manufacturing)
Core
Lead technical product readiness and factory execution from Mass Trial through launch, acting as the bridge between R&D and manufacturing to ensure products are build-ready, compliant, and manufacturable at scale.
Role type
Senior IC Product Launch Engineer (NPI & Manufacturing)
Builds
Consumer electronics products (implied by HP context and CPE/MPM terminology)
Domain
Consumer Electronics Manufacturing / New Product Introduction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically manufacturing execution and product readiness)
Required skills
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, BOM management, MES setup, Regulatory compliance, DFM analysis, Supplier documentation review, Quality containment planning
Preferred skills
Product Certification, Six Sigma
Technologies
MS4, MES
Responsibilities
Drive product completion readiness during NPI through partnership with R&D and factories; Own PCS including factory instructions and labeling; Manage MES setup and product labeling readiness; Partner with Regulatory to ensure factory execution meets requirements; Coordinate with MPM for BOM and supply chain details; Define rework instructions and corrective actions; Provide real-time feedback on DFM and factory execution readiness; Support validation of manufacturing processes before SOP; Travel to factories to review build readiness and resolve issues; Support environmental compliance by collecting supplier documents and reviewing BOM components.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with cross-functional leadership