Senior NPI Engineer - Complex Electronics & Avionics

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Hardware NPI Coordinator to drive new product introductions for complex electronics, including PCBA assemblies and avionics hardware. You will lead DFM, DFA, and DFT initiatives, coordinate build readiness, and work closely with contract manufacturers to resolve manufacturing issues.

You will manage cross-functional programs from prototype through pilot builds and production ramp, leveraging IPC standards and manufacturing process development to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field required.
• 8+ years of experience combining electronics manufacturing expertise with technical program or NPI coordination responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA manufacturing, SMT, electronic assembly processes, or test integration.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and product development environments.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated implementation of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS providers on build execution, process development, or issue resolution.
• Experience driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, or process improvements.
• Ability to manage complex technical programs while maintaining hands-on engineering involvement.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, electronics manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Experience with manufacturing readiness reviews, build readiness reviews, or technical process validation.
• Experience managing NPI programs from prototype through pilot build and production ramp.
• Experience with scalable production systems or manufacturing processes designed for volume growth.
• Background in hardware technical program management, manufacturing program management, product operations, or similar cross-functional hardware execution roles.
• Experience with complex, multi-board electronic systems, avionics assemblies, or electronics products transitioned from prototype to production.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introductions for complex electronics and avionics hardware.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT improvements through hands-on analysis and manufacturability feedback.
• Coordinate build configuration readiness, including engineering documentation, release packages, and build records.
• Support manufacturing process development, validation, troubleshooting, and technical issue closure.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, assembly, and test failures.
• Represent the development team on manufacturing floors and with contract manufacturers to resolve build issues.

Skills

DFM, DFA, DFT

Root Cause Analysis

NPI Program Management

IPC Standards Knowledge

PCBA Manufacturing

SMT Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Hardware NPI Coordinator to drive new product introductions for complex electronics, including PCBA assemblies and avionics hardware. You will lead DFM, DFA, and DFT initiatives, coordinate build readiness, and work closely with contract manufacturers to resolve manufacturing issues.

You will manage cross-functional programs from prototype through pilot builds and production ramp, leveraging IPC standards and manufacturing process development to ensure