NPI Technology Integrity Lead: Risk, Validation & Launch

Description Garrett; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Garrett is seeking a Technology Integrity Master to lead risk management, maturity assessment, and knowledge management across the NPI process. You will serve as the technical authority for product integrity, balancing innovation with robust risk practices throughout Phases 1-6.

You will own governance of technology readiness, validation strategies, and escalation resolution, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness and customer confidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10 years of engineering experience with electrical products in automotive or industrial environments.
• Strong technical expertise in: Electrical motors; Power electronics/controllers; Associated software systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical risk management and product validation activities.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience utilizing structured methodologies such as 8D.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive risk identification, analysis, and mitigation activities throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee risk reduction plans to address critical technical and program risks.
• Ensure alignment with internal validation requirements and customer expectations.
• Partner with Design & Controls teams to achieve project milestones and quality objectives.
• Support and resolve customer escalations related to product risk and reliability concerns.
• Approve technology readiness levels, phase exits, and product release recommendations.
• Assess reliability and risk at key development milestones using predictive reliability methodologies.
• Lead the planning and execution of validation strategies, including simulation, component testing, and customer application validation.
• Ensure products meet maturity, performance, and reliability requirements before launch.

Skills

Electrical motors

Power electronics/controllers

Software systems

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

8D problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Garrett is seeking a Technology Integrity Master to lead risk management, maturity assessment, and knowledge management across the NPI process. You will serve as the technical authority for product integrity, balancing innovation with robust risk practices throughout Phases 1-6.

You will own governance of technology readiness, validation strategies, and escalation resolution, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness and customer confidence.