Manufacturing Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Austin, TX seeks a hands-on Process Development & NPI Engineer to partner with Engineering, translate prototypes into repeatable assembly steps, and drive hands-on build and FA support.

You will own DFMA reviews, PFMEA, and ECO/MCO workflows in a high-volume hardware environment, defining manufacturing processes and enabling smooth NPI transitions to production with CM onboarding.

Qualifications

• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design and assembly review.
• Analytical methods: SPC, DOE, root cause analysis (8D/5-Whys).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years in process development/NPI in high-volume or complex hardware environments.

Responsibilities

• Early-Stage Prototype Collaboration & Assembly with Engineering to translate designs into repeatable assembly steps and provide hands-on build & FA support.
• Translate prototype build steps, notes, and feedback into structured Process Flows and Work Instructions.
• Design, procure, validate fixtures, alignment jigs, and production tooling; CAD fixtures for tight tolerances and operator safety.
• Lead DFM/DFA reviews with R&D; use PFMEA to identify and mitigate risks before high-volume manufacturing.
• Define, optimize, and qualify manufacturing processes to meet yields, cycle times, and throughput.
• Lead the NPI transition and CM onboarding; drive line ramp, troubleshoot pilot builds, and onboard CMs.
• Serve as a primary technical reviewer in PLM; evaluate ECOs/MCOs for production readiness.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Root cause analysis

DOE

NPI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Early-Stage Prototype Collaboration & Assembly: Partner closely with Engineering during early proof of concept builds. Ensuring initial engineering designs translate into repeatable, scalable assembly steps, as well as providing hands on build & FA support
• Process Flow & WI Translation: Convert preliminary prototype build steps, engineering notes, and trial feedback into structured Process Flows and step-by-step Work Instructions
• Tooling, Jigs & Fixture Engineering: Design, procure, and validate custom assembly fixtures, alignment jigs, and specialized production tooling. Perform CAD design and rapid prototyping for fixtures to ensure tight tolerances, repeatable yields, and ergonomic operator safety.
• DFM/DFA & Risk Mitigation: Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) reviews with R&D. Utilize PFMEA to proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate technical assembly risks before high-volume manufacturing.
• Process Development & Validation: Define, optimize, and qualify technical manufacturing processes (e.g., dispensing, thermal bonding, torque sequencing). Ensure processes consistently meet target yields, cycle times, and throughput requirements.
• NPI Transition & CM Onboarding: Lead the "technical hand-off" to high-volume production. Drive line bring-up, troubleshoot pilot/ramp builds, resolve yield drop issues, and onboard Tier-1 Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Technical Approvals & ECO Management: Serve as a primary technical reviewer in the PLM/Change Management workflow; evaluate and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs) for production readiness.

Skills & Requirements

• Technical Design: Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or Nx) for fixture design and assembly review.
• Analytical Rigor: Command of SPC, DOE, and Root Cause Analysis (8D or 5-Whys).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 2+ years in process development/NPI within high-volume or complex hardware environments.