New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician

Vergent•Loveland, CO

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician manages the introduction of new products into production by translating client requirements for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into assembly documentation and machine programs. The role facilitates development and implementation of production quality plans and may assist with first-article builds. It also processes change orders and deviations, works to reduce production costs while improving throughput and quality, and maintains and updates existing products and machine programs. The technician creates and maintains assembly and test procedures and related data for PCBA and final-assembly products. The role uses Lean manufacturing tools to establish production lines, develops risk-based quality plans, programs selective solder machines, identifies production tooling and fixture needs, and participates in Design for Manufacturability and client feedback activities. Vergent Products describes itself as a fast-growing employer that values learning and employee growth. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status conditions to comply with ITAR requirements.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, electronics, or an electromechanical discipline.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in teams and lead teams.
Ability to write documentation, including digital photography and image-editing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated success in process improvements.
Working knowledge of electronics product assembly (PCBA and/or product level) and general manufacturing techniques.
Detail oriented.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and update assembly and test procedures and related data for PCBA and final-assembly products.
Use Lean manufacturing tools to set up production lines, including demand flow, line balancing, and poka-yokes.
Establish quality plans for new products based on risk assessments (PFMEA).
Program selective solder machines using client-supplied Gerber files and raw boards.
Identify needs and assist with the development of production tooling and fixtures.
Participate in Design for Manufacturability and provide client feedback.
Facilitate development and implementation of production quality plans and assist with first-article builds when needed.
Process change orders and deviations.
Work to reduce production costs while increasing throughput and quality.
Maintain and update existing products and machine programs.