Senior Manufacturing & NPI Engineer (Prototype to Low-Volume)
Core
Lead prototyping and low-volume assembly (tens to hundreds of units) for electro-mechanical hardware, establishing repeatable processes with scale-up and BOM cost in mind.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing & NPI engineer (prototype to low-volume)
Builds
Prototype and pilot builds, repeatable assembly processes, fixtures/jigs, and minimal automation
Domain
Hardware manufacturing, electro-mechanical products
Required skills
Electro-mechanical product manufacturing, NPI process development, assembly flow planning, fixture/jig design, automation judgment, project planning (Gantt), budget ownership, vendor procurement, yield improvement, data analysis (Minitab/JMP/Python), AI tool application
Preferred skills
Environmental testing strategy, PLC/sensor integration, R&D collaboration
Technologies
Gantt, Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python, ChatGPT, Claude, PLCs, sensors
Responsibilities
Lead prototype and pilot builds; Plan assembly flows, fixtures/jigs, and automation; Define test and inspection strategy; Measure and improve yield and rework; Work daily with R&D, production, and vendors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC