Senior NPI Engineer - Product Launch & Scale-Up Lead

Salcomp Manufacturing USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is seeking a Senior NPI Engineer to lead the introduction of new products from development through scalable manufacturing. You will collaborate with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful launches and a smooth transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading DFM reviews, driving risk mitigation, performing root-cause analysis, and supporting validation activities such as Cp/Cpk and GR&R.

Qualifications

• Experience leading NPI and product ramp-up in manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, validation, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience with contract manufacturers and global supplier networks.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to launch new products and transition to high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional DFM reviews to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Drive program schedule adherence by identifying risks early and implementing mitigation plans.
• Lead defect scoping, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, including 8D problem-solving processes.
• Support bring-up and qualification of semi-automated and automated production lines, including Cp/Cpk studies, GR&R, and cycle time verification.
• Support product iterations by providing manufacturing feedback and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate product designs with contract manufacturers for quotation, manufacturability, and production roadmap alignment.
• Collaborate with global teams across inverter and battery operations to ensure alignment during development and ramp-up.
• Maintain NPI dashboards, program trackers, and ensure manufacturing build readiness across programs.
• Support MAP documentation, product releases, and other required manufacturing deliverables.
• Lead qualification of new components in collaboration with suppliers and commodity teams.
• Mentor new hires by sharing technical knowledge and supporting onboarding and training activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Salcomp Manufacturing USA is seeking a Senior NPI Engineer to lead the introduction of new products from development through scalable manufacturing. You will collaborate with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful launches and a smooth transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities include leading DFM reviews, driving risk mitigation, performing root-cause analysis, and supporting validation activities such as Cp/Cpk and GR&R.