Hardware Integration and NPI Engineering Operations Lead

Hyve Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyve Solutions is looking for a Hardware Integration & NPI Engineering Operations Lead in Fremont, California. This role will oversee system and rack-level integration from hardware bring-up through NPI builds, ensuring a smooth transition from engineering to manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hardware integration, effective communication across teams, and proven execution leadership across engineering and manufacturing. This is an opportunity to lead critical operations and drive quality builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or NPI manufacturing.
• Strong leadership in executing cross-functional hardware engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of engineering deliverables across hardware integration.
• Drive validation across hardware, manufacturing test, and quality teams.
• Resolve roadblocks related to material availability and scheduling.

Skills

Hardware integration

System engineering

NPI manufacturing process development

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

HYVE Solutions is committed to helping customers, business partners, and employees achieve success through shared goals, strategies, resources, and technology solutions.

Hyve Solutions is seeking a Hardware Integration & NPI Engineering Operations Lead to drive system and rack‑level integration, qualification, and execution from hardware bring‑up through NPI builds. This role owns end‑to‑end integration readiness, ensuring a seamless transition from engineering to manufacturing with strong execution rigor.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who aligns cross‑functional teams, closes design‑to‑manufacturing gaps, and delivers predictable, high‑quality builds.

Core Responsibilities

• Own execution of engineering deliverables across hardware integration, manufacturing process development, NPI, and production ramp.
• Drive alignment and validation across HW, MFG Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development teams.
• Ensure readiness across all functions prior to pre‑production and pilot builds.
• Plan and track manufacturing process development activities (BOM, process documentation, build readiness).
• Track execution of pre‑production and pilot builds, ensuring smooth transition to volume.
• Quickly resolve roadblocks related to material availability, line scheduling, and technical issues.
• Triage and manage escalations impacting build execution, factory output, and program timelines.
• Drive clarity of ownership and ensure no gaps in responsibility across functions.
• Lead execution reviews, daily/weekly operations cadence, and leadership updates.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or NPI manufacturing process development and transfer to mass production.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end product lifecycle from design through factory ramp.
• Strong experience with system and rack‑level integration in NPI environments.
• Proven execution leadership across engineering and manufacturing organization.
• Proven ability to drive execution across cross‑functional hardware engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Hands‑on experience in production problem‑solving.

Communication & Leadership Expectations

• Communicate clearly and effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customers.
• Drive alignment across teams and stakeholders, including cross‑functional organizations.
• Act as a technical leader and multiplier, elevating team capability and execution quality.
• Influence without authority, ensuring consistent execution and standards across sites.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.