NPI Engineer

XTEND • Tampa, FL

19h

About The Position

As an NPI Engineer at XTEND Tampa, you will serve as the technical bridge between R&D and mass production. Working alongside a Configuration Manager focused on PLM/ECO and a Production Engineer focused on assembly and jigs, you will help ensure engineering designs are mature, high-quality, and scalable. The role focuses on hardware optimization, technical vendor management with electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and leading complex Transfer to Production (TTP) processes. It also includes technical evaluation of components for MBOM/FCC.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering or NPI roles supporting multidisciplinary products involving hardware, mechanical, and software elements.
• Strong hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing, including PCBAs and complex integrated systems.
• High proficiency in reading schematics, CAD models, and complex engineering drawings.
• Experience managing turnkey projects and communicating technically with EMS providers.
• Ability to perform systematic root-cause analysis for hardware failures.
• Excellent teamwork and English communication skills for global vendor communication.
• Self-motivated and able to operate in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks, Visio, or OrCAD.
• Familiarity with Priority ERP.
• Experience with Arena PLM.
• Background in drones, robotics, or aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering and production teams.
• Lead design reviews for Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT).
• Lead NPI activities from prototype through mass production, ensuring a smooth transition and preventing technical bottlenecks.
• Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features, manage First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and conduct root-cause failure analysis on hardware components.
• Maintain ongoing technical communication with contract manufacturers (EMS) and strategic suppliers locally and globally.
• Ensure the technical accuracy of product files, BOMs, and specifications before they are implemented in the PLM system by the Configuration Manager.
• Support production line bring-up, manage Alpha/Beta builds, and analyze production yields to ensure continuity and scalability.
• Perform technical evaluation of components for MBOM/FCC.

What This Job Offers

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