NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Build-Readiness & Process Lead

Brooks Automation US LLC; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

401(k) Plan

Exempt holidays and Flexible Vacation

Job summary

Brooks Automation seeks an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing activities from product development through beta and production transition. You will mature processes, tooling, and documentation, collaborating with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce risk.

The role requires hands-on support during prototype and pilot builds, with responsibility for BOMs, routings, and process controls. A mix of in‑office and remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline required.
• 4+ years in manufacturing engineering with NPI or pilot manufacturing.
• Experience developing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• DFM/DFA input to convert designs into manufacturable processes.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Experience with NPI build readiness and hands-on builds.

Responsibilities

• Independently own Manufacturing Engineering activities for NPI products/subsystems.
• Develop manufacturing process flows, assembly sequences, work instructions.
• Evaluate product designs and drive DFM/DFA recommendations.
• Define tooling, fixtures, equipment, and workstation requirements.
• Develop and qualify tooling and fixtures.
• Own deliverables for NPI build-readiness reviews.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype, Alpha, Beta, and pilot builds.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex manufacturing issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify manufacturing risks and mitigation actions.
• Develop BOM/routing inputs, labor content, and process controls.
• Analyze defects, cycle time, yield, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate across Design Eng., Quality, Supply Chain, Operations.
• Support production transfer and readiness for sustaining Operations.

Skills

NPI experience

DFM/DFA input

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP

MES

PLM

CAD

Digital manufacturing systems

Job description

Brooks Automation seeks an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing activities from product development through beta and production transition. You will mature processes, tooling, and documentation, collaborating with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce risk.

The role requires hands-on support during prototype and pilot builds, with responsibility for BOMs, routings, and process controls. A mix of in‑office and remote work is possible.