Hardware Integration and NPI Engineering Operations Lead

Hyve Solutions • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

HYVE Solutions is seeking a Hardware Integration & NPI Engineering Operations Lead to drive system and rack level integration, qualification, and execution from hardware bring-up through NPI builds. This role owns end-to-end integration readiness, ensuring a seamless transition from engineering to manufacturing with strong execution rigor. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who aligns cross-functional teams, closes design-to-manufacturing gaps, and delivers predictable, high-quality builds. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership of execution, and drives cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or NPI manufacturing process development and transfer to mass production
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle from design through factory ramp
• Strong experience with system and rack-level integration in NPI environments
• Proven execution leadership across engineering and manufacturing organization
• Proven ability to drive execution across cross-functional hardware engineering and manufacturing teams
• Hands-on experience in production problem-solving
• Communicate clearly and effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and customers
• Drive alignment across teams and stakeholders, including cross-functional organizations
• Act as a technical leader and multiplier, elevating team capability and execution quality
• Influence without authority, ensuring consistent execution and standards across sites

Responsibilities

• Own execution of engineering deliverables across hardware integration, manufacturing process development, NPI, and production ramp
• Drive alignment and validation across HW, MFG Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development teams
• Ensure readiness across all functions prior to pre-production and pilot builds
• Plan and track manufacturing process development activities (BOM, process documentation, build readiness)
• Track execution of pre-production and pilot builds, ensuring smooth transition to volume
• Quickly resolve roadblocks related to material availability, line scheduling, and technical issues
• Triage and manage escalations impacting build execution, factory output, and program timelines
• Drive clarity of ownership and ensure no gaps in responsibility across functions
• Lead execution reviews, daily/weekly operations cadence, and leadership updates

Benefits

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level