NPI Engineer: Solar Product Launch & Manufacturing

Enstall; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Long-term incentive plan

401(k) match

Development opportunities

Educational assistance

12 holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Enstall in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to drive new product introduction from concept to production. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to design, qualify and launch solar mounting hardware.

In this role you will lead DFMA, DFMEA, RCA, and VA/VE initiatives, partner with global suppliers, and implement scalable production processes while balancing cost, quality and speed to market. Travel approx. 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in NPI or Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development, or similar role.
• Experience with extrusion, casting, forging, roll forming, machining, stamping, assembly and injection molding.
• Strong knowlege of DFM, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Engineering teams and manufacturing partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to optimize quality, cost, scalability, and speed to market.
• Partner with suppliers early to identify manufacturing opportunities, risks and innovative solutions.
• Support new product introductions through tooling development, process qualification, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
• Collaborate with Design and Quality teams to complete DFMEA, PFMEA, first article approvals, and product release activities.
• Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies, processes, and supplier capabilities to strengthen product portfolio and supply chain.
• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) to improve performance and reduce cost/complexity.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations to resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.
• Support supplier selection, onboarding, performance improvement, and long-term capability development.
• Develop manufacturing processes, assembly methods, packaging solutions, and work instructions for efficient production.
• Manage multiple projects with clear communication on priorities, risks, and milestones.

Skills

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier liaison

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Enstall in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to drive new product introduction from concept to production. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to design, qualify and launch solar mounting hardware.

In this role you will lead DFMA, DFMEA, RCA, and VA/VE initiatives, partner with global suppliers, and implement scalable production processes while balancing cost, quality and speed to market. Travel approx. 40% is expected.