New Product Introduction Engineer

ZutaCore is seeking a proactive New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the transition of new products from development to production.

The NPI Engineer will function as a key member of the Operations team that ensures an orderly transition from R&D to Operations. He will be responsible for new product introduction, manufacture processes, product documentation, tech aspects, tooling, support test equipment and automation for both new and existing products.

In addition, the engineer will support sustain manufacture products and activities.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end ownership of the NPI process, from prototype through mass production.

• Analyze production feedback (DFM/DFA) and independently drive engineering issue resolution with R&D teams.

• Configuration Control responsibility, including part number creation and BOM build & management within ERP/PLM systems.

• Lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO) across R&D and manufacturing.

• Develop and maintain complete Manufacturing Data Packages (MDP) to support production at local and offshore contract manufacturers.

• Lead product transfer processes to contract manufacturers, including production readiness, process implementation, and ongoing support.

• Define Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) in collaboration with R&D teams.

Requirements:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, a must.

• At least 2 years of experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) or Manufacturing Engineering roles within a high-tech hardware environment.

• Proven experience leading product transfer processes from development to production and working with cross-functional teams.

• Experience with NetSuite system and PLM.

• High level of English (speaking, reading, and writing).

• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to work independently and maintain a very high level of organization and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple interfaces and cross-functional teams.