Senior NPI Engineer - Power Conversion (Hybrid, CA)

Nextpower Inc; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Discretionary company bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower Inc. seeks a Sr NPI Engineer - Power Conversion to lead DFX-driven product introductions from concept to mass production. You will drive manufacturability, cost, reliability, and scalability while coordinating with design, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers.

The role requires 8+ years in NPI, experience with DFX, and hands-on project management in high-volume settings. This hybrid position is based at our Fremont, CA headquarters with frequent San Jose office visits and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, electrical, manufacturing) or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven expertise in DFX with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production scalability.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects, balancing timelines, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFX initiatives to optimize manufacturability, assembly, cost, and reliability.
• Develop and execute NPI project plans, tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure seamless product launch.
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews, collaborating with design and engineering teams to enhance production scalability.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to assess production readiness and drive process improvements.
• Establish and oversee testing and validation protocols, ensuring compliance with quality and industry standards.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks during prototype, pilot, and production phases to ensure smooth transitions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, assembly guidelines, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Nextpower Inc. seeks a Sr NPI Engineer - Power Conversion to lead DFX-driven product introductions from concept to mass production. You will drive manufacturability, cost, reliability, and scalability while coordinating with design, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers.

The role requires 8+ years in NPI, experience with DFX, and hands-on project management in high-volume settings. This hybrid position is based at our Fremont, CA headquarters with frequent San Jose office visits and a