NPI Manufacturing Design Engineer

US Tech Solutions

Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

San Diego, CA - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you will support NPI, ramp to volume production, and continuous improvement across electronics, optics, and mechanical systems. You’ll translate designs into manufacturable processes, build and validate assemblies, and drive cost, quality, and schedule improvements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, document manufacturing transition, and enable robust production. This position offers impact through scaling, process optimization, and supplier collaboration in a global context.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, sequences, and processes for parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies
Estimate costs, set time standards, and specify tooling and process needs for new or existing products
Configure BOMs to meet production requirements
Create documentation and provide training to assemblers and technicians for new products
Test and qualify electrical, mechanical, and optical components/modules
Collaborate with suppliers to improve incoming material quality
Develop build sequences for system assembly, calibration, and certification
Analyze manufacturing data and drive process improvements to meet design specifications
Read electrical designs/schematics and update CAD-based designs as needed
Coordinate with engineers to resolve manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
Address product-level issues including supplier quality, escalations, and improvement projects
Demonstrate SPC-driven process control and data-driven decision making
Develop and maintain production documentation and tooling/fixturing

Key requirements

Competency in electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes, tooling and fixture design
Ability to carry out tests and analyze data (design of experiments)
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Experience testing and qualifying electronic materials/components, optical components, and modules
Experience with supplier development and improving incoming material quality
Effective communication with peers, interdisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers
Experience with electrical design, schematic capture, layout and simulation software
Experience with manufacturing control systems (ERP, PLM)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); VBA, MS Project, Visio are pluses
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10%)

Strong problem-solving mindset Detail-oriented Team player Electrical/mechanical manufacturing processes Tooling and fixture design Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Description

In this role you will support NPI, ramp to volume production, and continuous improvement across electronics, optics, and mechanical systems.…

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