NPD-NPI Builder

Crucial Link Solutions; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crucial Link Solutions in Leander, TX is seeking an NPI/NPD Builder to join our production team. This role builds, tests, troubleshoots, and documents prototype and pre-production units, working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Production to address manufacturability issues and ensure smooth transition to production.

The position emphasizes lean manufacturing, documentation accuracy, and hands‑on assembly across prototype to full‑rate production, with typical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• Strong ability to read electrical drawings, mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, ISO 9001 or similar standards.
• Proficient with standard hand tools and testing equipment (soldering, multimeters).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands‑on builds for new product introductions across prototype, pilot, and full‑rate production within an established workflow.
• Verify drawings, BOMs, work instructions, travelers, and other manufacturing docs reflect the intended build process.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to mechanical fit, assembly, and testing; implement corrective actions with Quality and Engineering.
• Participate in NPI build reviews, lessons learned, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Adopt lean manufacturing practices to drive continuous improvement of NPD/NPI processes.
• Work overtime when required to support critical builds or ramp activities.

Skills

Read/interpret drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

MS Office

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Engineering Technology/ Electronics/ Manufacturing

Tools

Soldering equipment

Multimeters

Job description

NPI-NPD Builder

Pay: $22/$26/Hour depending on experience.

Location: Leander TX.

Reports to: NPD/NPI Project Engineer

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Classification: Non-exempt.

Position Summary

The NPD/NPI Builder supports the introduction of new products by assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting prototype and pre-production units. This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to identify manufacturability issues, improve assembly processes, and support a successful transition from development into production.

Key responsibilities

Perform task such as, but not limited to the following:

• Execute hands‑on builds for new product introductions across prototype, pilot, and full‑rate production within an established workflow.
• Verify that drawings, BOMs, work instructions, travelers, and other manufacturing documentation accurately reflect the intended build process.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to mechanical fit, assembly, and testing, partnering with Quality and Engineering to implement corrective actions and resolve root causes.
• Participate in NPI build reviews, lessons learned, root‑cause activities, and continuous improvement events.
• Show a strong willingness to adopt lean manufacturing practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NPD/NPI processes.
• Work overtime when required to support critical builds, customer commitments, or production ramp activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in electro‑mechanical assembly or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with others in cross‑functional teams or work groups.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, or similar manufacturing/quality standards
• Experience using standard hand tools, soldering equipment, multimeters
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to use MS Office suite and ERP systems.

Working Conditions

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job)

• Required to sit for long periods of time and frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and feel.
• Moderate activity, with occasional bending, stooping, standing, and/or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds while using safe lifting techniques.
• Speaking and hearing: able to comprehend normal speech.
• See and have visual capability: able to see screens, monitors, and the environment.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time when on the production floor.