NPI Engineer

MyDefence A/S; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

MyDefence A/S in Denmark is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to drive new products from development into full-scale production, ensuring industrialization and robust documentation. You will link R&D and Operations and report to the Head of Global Operations Projects & NPI, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet launch milestones.

You bring 3–8+ years in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering, with a track record of product transfers and rigorous process validation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, or a similar technical field.
• 3–8+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or operations engineering in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product transfer from development to production and working with production process development, validation, and documentation.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operations activities in New Product Introduction projects from development handover to full-scale production in alignment with the MyDefence stage gate model.
• Plan and execute industrialization activities to ensure new products are ready for manufacturing, including production documentation, process setup, BOM and routing validation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support NPI project planning, milestone follow-up, and risk management for timely launches.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new products and product changes.
• Define and support validation of production methods, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions to ensure robust manufacturing.
• Support production test solutions and technical transfer of products from development to production and between sites.
• Participate in pilot builds, ramp-up activities, and training of production teams during introductions and transfers.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure successful NPI and industrialization.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured approach

Execution oriented

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technical field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Project

Job description

Do you want to play a key role in bringing new products from development into full-scale production? And do you thrive at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration? If yes, you might be the NPI Engineer we are looking for at MyDefence.

At MyDefence, we are on an ambitious growth journey. As our new NPI Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing new products from development into full-scale production and ensuring that products, processes, and test solutions are industrialized in a structured and scalable way.

You will act as a key link between R&D and Operations and report to the Head of Global Operations Projects & NPI.

What You Will Do

New Product Introduction

• Drive Operations activities in New Product Introduction projects from development handover to full-scale production in alignment with the MyDefence stage gate model.
• Plan and execute industrialization activities to ensure that new products are ready for manufacturing, including production documentation, process setup, BOM and routing validation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support NPI project planning, milestone follow-up, and risk management to contribute to timely and successful product launches.

Industrialization and process development

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new products and product changes.
• Define and support the validation of production methods, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions to ensure robust and scalable manufacturing. Identify and resolve manufacturability issues in close collaboration with R&D, Production, and Quality.

Test implementation and technical transfer

• Support the implementation of production test solutions in collaboration with R&D and PTA, ensuring that test methods, equipment, and documentation are ready for manufacturing.
• Support the technical transfer of products, processes, and test methods from development to production and between manufacturing sites when required.
• Participate in pilot builds, ramp-up activities, and the training of production teams during product introductions and transfers.

Cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement

• Work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure successful execution of NPI and industrialization activities.
• Contribute to project follow-up, issue resolution, and the continuous improvement of NPI, industrialization, and technical transfer processes.
• The role does not include direct staff responsibility but involves coordination of cross-functional activities and workstreams across project teams.

What you bring

Educational background: You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Manufacturing, or a similar technical field.

Experience: You bring 3–8+ years of experience within NPI, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or operations engineering in a technical or manufacturing environment. You have experience supporting product transfer from development to production, as well as working with production process development, validation, and documentation. You are comfortable working in cross-functional project teams involving R&D, Quality, and Operations and have experience with product documentation, BOM structures, routings, and manufacturing documentation.

Language: You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Industry: You may come from electronics manufacturing, defence, medtech, or another regulated or high-tech industry. Experience with international manufacturing setups, contract manufacturers, EMS partners, or manufacturing site transfers will be an advantage.

Tools: You are familiar with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and may also have experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar. Experience with test documentation, validation protocols, and structured problem-solving methods will also be an advantage.

Who you are

You are structured, execution-oriented, and systematic in your approach, ensuring that activities are followed through from planning to implementation. You build strong relationships across technical and operational functions, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with both local and international stakeholders.

You approach challenges pragmatically, focus on solutions that work in practice, and take ownership of your responsibilities. You work proactively, follow through on agreed deliverables, and adapt confidently to changing priorities in a dynamic and growing organization.

What we offer you

At MyDefence, you will join a rapidly growing international defence technology company with a clear mission: We Save Lives. You will play an important role in bringing new products and technologies into production and in developing scalable manufacturing solutions across our growing operational setup.

You will work closely with skilled colleagues across Operations, R&D, Production, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain in a collaborative environment with a high degree of autonomy, strong cross-functional teamwork, and a shared focus on execution.

The position is based at our headquarters in Nørresundby, Denmark.

Ready to help drive New Product Introduction at MyDefence?

If you are motivated by New Product Introduction, industrialization, production readiness, technical transfer, and cross-functional collaboration, then we would like to hear from you.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Sonny Trudslev, Head of Global Operations Projects & NPI, who will be happy to tell you more about the role.

As part of your employment with MyDefence, you will be required to undergo a background check tailored to your role and the level of access granted, both digital and physical. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance. Maintaining eligibility for such background checks and security clearance is a continuous requirement throughout your employment.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 24. August 2026

Lokation: Denmark