NPI Engineer

Xtend • Tampa, FL

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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 EMS providers, and leading complex Transfer to Production (TTP) processes.

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 components.
• 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 conducting technical communication with EMS providers.
• Ability to perform systematic root-cause analysis for hardware failures.
• Excellent teamwork and English communication skills for interfacing with global vendors.
• 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, leading design reviews for Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testing (DFT).
• Lead NPI activities from the prototype phase through mass production, ensuring a smooth transition and preventing technical bottlenecks.
• Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features, manage First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and perform 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 into 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.
• Evaluate components and support MBOM-related production activities.

What This Job Offers

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