Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

PDW • Huntsville, AL

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits at the intersection of design and manufacturing, influencing product decisions early, owning engineering readiness through launch, and ensuring new products enter production with the data, documentation, and process discipline required to perform reliably at scale. The company is entering a new phase of growth and is looking for a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the transition of new designs into repeatable, scalable production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or a similar engineering role.
• Proven experience launching complex hardware products from engineering development into production.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, engineering drawings, BOM structures, manufacturing documentation, and configuration/change control.
• Experience planning and executing prototype or pilot builds and using data to assess manufacturing readiness, yield, and process capability.
• Demonstrated ability to identify technical and production risks, lead root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions across functions.
• Strong project execution skills with the ability to manage multiple fast-moving priorities and technical dependencies.
• Clear cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP, PLM, and structured ECO/ECN processes.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or another complex electromechanical hardware environment.
• Experience working directly with external suppliers and contract manufacturers during product launch.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering readiness for new products from concept review through formal production handoff, establishing clear evidence that designs and processes are ready to scale.
• Provide actionable DFM/DFA input before design freeze and partner with Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability issues early.
• Embed manufacturability, cost, quality, and supply chain resilience into product development decisions.
• Lead creation and maintenance of production-ready engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and change-controlled records.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute prototype and pilot builds; analyze build data to validate processes, identify gaps, and drive readiness for full-rate production.
• Own launch-phase yield and process risk through the production handoff gate, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional partners.
• Identify production, sourcing, tooling, and supplier risks and drive mitigation plans to closure.
• Partner across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to maintain alignment and resolve issues throughout the NPI lifecycle.
• Track NPI timelines, readiness criteria, key deliverables, and technical risks to support on-time product release.
• Drive continuous improvement in NPI methods, documentation, and handoff practices based on lessons learned from launches.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL and Denver, CO locations.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

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