NPI Engineering Lead | Manufacturing & Innovation

KRUSH Labs

Eindhoven

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

KRUSH Labs is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to bridge product design and manufacturing. You will establish production systems and strategies, ensuring high quality standards from concept through volume production.

You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and implement robust manufacturing instructions. This role demands strong leadership, detailed process knowledge, and a passion for turning research into deployed technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience in setting up NPI processes from scratch.
5+ years of experience in NPI or manufacturing engineering.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Strong root-cause analysis skills to troubleshoot yields and bottlenecks.
Excellent leadership and project coordination abilities for cross-functional teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Set up NPI processes in the production site.
Develop, document, and validate manufacturing processes, assembly instructions, and SOPs.
Review product designs for manufacturability, assembly, and testing; identify risks early.
Manage project timelines from concept to volume production.
Lead quality tools (e.g., FMEA) to mitigate production risks.
Coordinate selection, design, and validation of production tools and fixtures.
Serve as liaison between R&D, supply chain, QA, and mass production teams.
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.