Hardware Integration and NPI Engineering Operations Lead

Hyve Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Hyve Solutions in Fremont, CA seeks a Hardware Integration & NPI Engineering Operations Lead to drive system and rack-level integration from bring-up through NPI builds.

You will own end-to-end readiness, coordinate HW, MFG Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development, and lead cross-functional teams to resolve design-to-manufacturing gaps and deliver high-quality builds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or NPI manufacturing process development.
• Proven ability to drive execution across cross-functional hardware engineering and manufacturing teams.

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.
• Resolve roadblocks related to material availability, line scheduling, and technical issues.
• Triage and manage escalations impacting build execution, factory output, and program timelines.
• Lead execution reviews, daily/weekly operations cadence, and leadership updates.

Skills

Hardware integration

NPI leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Production problem-solving

Engineering leadership

System engineering

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

## Hardware Integration and NPI Engineering Operations LeadApply: Fremont, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R53273## Hyve Company OverviewHyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure. 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 leader who aligns cross-functional teams, closes design-to-manufacturing gaps, and delivers predictable, high-quality builds. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of execution, and drives cross-functional teams to deliver results.**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 sitesCompensation: $157,000 to $190,000## What’s in it for youBenefit Insurance * Flexible Spending Account (FSA)* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Mental Health Care* 401K with match* Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days* Tuition Reimbursement* Perks at Work* LEAP Program* MyFlexPay ## *We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.*