Senior New Product Introduction Manufacturing Electrical Engineer III (Onsite)
RTX•Melbourne, FL
•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite
About The Position
The NPI Manufacturing Electrical Engineer is a seasoned engineering professional responsible for transitioning new electrical and electronic products from design into full-rate manufacturing. The role ensures products meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets throughout development. Working independently with minimal oversight, the engineer collaborates with design engineering, operations, supply chain, program management, and quality to develop manufacturing processes, validate technologies, and support production readiness for new product introductions. This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in electrical/electronics engineering focused on manufacturing, NPI, product development, or production support.
- Experience with engineering documentation, CAD tools, manufacturing instructions, and process development.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for access to information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of electrical component design, test methods, failure analysis, and qualification requirements.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, pilot builds, or design-to-production transfer activities.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with workmanship standards, soldering and assembly processes, and PCB manufacturing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing test development, including ICT, functional testing, and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS).
- Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and process validation experience.
- Ability to work independently, manage complex problems, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new electrical and electronic products, transitioning them from engineering design to production.
- Collaborate with design engineering to influence product architectures for manufacturability, testability, robustness, and cost efficiency (DFM/DFA/DFT).
- Develop, evaluate, and validate manufacturing processes, test equipment, tooling, and inspection methods for new products.
- Coordinate the build, test, and analysis of engineering prototypes, first articles, and pilot units; identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
- Research, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks to support NPI initiatives and ensure design intent is met.
- Prepare manufacturing instructions, process flows, test procedures, capacity models, and specifications for production deployment.
- Generate and maintain product introduction schedules, cost analyses, and performance metrics to track readiness and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement for new product lines.
- Coach and guide junior engineers or technicians involved in NPI activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health fertility and family-planning services
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
