Senior Manufacturing & NPI Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and advanced manufacturing processes for thermal battery modules, focusing on machining operations and automated material handling systems.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing & NPI Engineer
Builds
Custom automated work cells, machining processes, and material handling systems for thermal battery production
Domain
Clean energy hardware manufacturing (thermal batteries)
Required skills
Mechanical design engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development, 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks/Siemens NX), GD&T drafting, capital equipment procurement, vendor management, machine commissioning, CNC programming, workholding, tooling selection, DOE execution, production documentation, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Industrial safety standards (LOTO, machine guarding), AI application in manufacturing, startup/high-growth hardware experience, customer representative experience, PLM/PDM/MES/ERP integration
Technologies
SolidWorks, Siemens NX, CNC, PLM, PDM, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end NPI from concept to stabilization; manage capital equipment procurement and commissioning; architect and implement custom automated machinery; establish machining strategies and workholding; execute Design of Experiments (DOEs); author production documentation (SOPs, Control Plans); lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement; support factory site planning and layout
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC