NPI Product Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an NPI Product Engineer in Fort Worth to oversee the product lifecycle from prototype to mass production. The role requires collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing teams to ensure innovative product development. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 3-5 years of experience in product or manufacturing engineering, and proficiency in tools like CAD and Power BI. This is a full-time, onsite position with international travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in product or manufacturing engineering, ideally in electronics or high-volume assembly.
• Experience in new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), validation, and failure analysis.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training and program launches.

Responsibilities

• Own the NPI process from prototype to production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Lead product validation testing for reliability and performance.
• Act as technical liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain.

Skills

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree

Tools

CAD

ERP/MES systems

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an NPI Product Engineer to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full‑time, direct hire position. This is an onsite position.

As a Product Engineer, you’ll be the bridge between design innovation and manufacturing execution. You’ll lead new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI), ensuring products move seamlessly from concept to mass production. This role partners closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver reliable, cost‑effective solutions and drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Duties

• Own the NPI process from prototype to production, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Define and maintain product specifications and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with R&D to integrate DFM and DFT principles early in design.
• Manage upgrades, cost reduction initiatives, and end‑of‑life planning.

Validation & Failure Analysis

• Lead product validation testing for reliability and performance.
• Analyze test data, report findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and partner with Quality for compliance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as technical liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, QA, and Supply Chain.
• Support supplier development and component qualification.

Project & Data Management

• Manage schedules, deliverables, and documentation using PM tools.
• Analyze yields and defects to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and revisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 3-5 years in product or manufacturing engineering, ideally in electronics or high‑volume assembly.
• Experience in NPD, NPI, validation, and failure analysis.
• Skilled in FMEA, 8D, and root cause methodologies.
• Proficient in CAD, ERP/MES systems, and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab).
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for training and program launches.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.