Manufacturing Engineer/NPI Engineer
Chefman•Mahwah, NJ
•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / NPI Engineer to drive consumer hardware products from early prototyping through tooling and into high-volume mass production. You will serve as the primary engineering link between our US-based design teams, TPMs, and overseas manufacturing partners. This is a highly cross-functional, travel-intensive role requiring deep expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling validation, and root-cause failure analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or NPI engineering, preferably in consumer electronics or small appliances
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English — required; ability to communicate technical concepts fluently in both languages on the factory floor is essential
- Must be US-based (Mahwah, NJ preferred) with ability to travel to China 50–75% of the time for extended factory stays
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or CREO
- Hands-on experience with injection molding, plastics, sheet metal, and electromechanical assembly processes
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, or Fishbone methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of FPY metrics, CAPA processes, and production quality systems
- Strong understanding of GD&T, DFMEA, and quality control methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/PLM systems is a plus
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with IoT or connected product manufacturing is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Drive NPI from early prototype through tooling validation and into high-volume mass production, ensuring quality, cost, and timing targets are met at every milestone
- Serve as the primary engineering liaison between US design teams, TPMs, and China manufacturing partners across all phases of production
- Review and approve factory SOPs, quality control plans, and assembly and test fixtures to ensure alignment with product specifications and Chefman standards
- Monitor daily production yields, analyze FPY data, and implement CAPA with factory quality teams to drive continuous improvement
- Lead technical deep-dives into component and system-level failures — including thermal, mechanical, and cosmetic issues — using 8D methodologies to identify root causes and prevent recurrence
- Support tooling development and validation including injection molding, sheet metal, and electromechanical components
- Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation including BOMs, work instructions, assembly procedures, and process flow diagrams
- Collaborate with quality teams to define inspection criteria, testing protocols, and acceptance standards
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- international travel support
- room to grow with a company redefining the kitchen experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
