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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a NPI Manufacturing Engineer!!
As our NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by:
- Leading manufacturing industrialization of new products from concept through production launch and stabilization with contract manufacturers.
- Developing manufacturing processes, process flows, workstation layouts, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production methods.
- Developing and releasing work instructions, standard work, process specifications, and other manufacturing documentation.
- Planning and executing engineering, pilot, validation, and pre-production builds.
- Establishing manufacturing readiness criteria and closing gaps before production release.
- Collecting and analyzing manufacturing and process performance data, including yield, cycle time, process capability, defects, and trends, and communicating results and recommended actions.
- Representing Manufacturing Engineering at phase-gate and launch-readiness reviews.
- Serving as a Manufacturing Engineering escalation point for global fulfillment centers and contract manufacturers, supporting the resolution of complex production, quality, yield, and process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
- Developing PFMEAs, control plans, process validation activities, capability studies, and manufacturing risk mitigation plans.
- Leading DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering and contract manufacturers, identifying manufacturing risks, and driving design and process improvements before design and production release.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements that support global production processes and yield improvements.
- Leading production ramp activities, monitoring manufacturing performance, and completing formal transitions to sustaining manufacturing operations.
- Providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support during initial production.
- Coordinating manufacturing activities with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, Test Engineering, Product Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
- Leading resolution of manufacturing issues using structured root cause and corrective action methodologies.
- Developing manufacturing cost estimates and tooling, equipment, and capital requirements for new products; tracking expenditures and supporting cost reduction initiatives throughout industrialization and ramp.
- Supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects and workshops.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a minimum of 10 years of equivalent relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, or a related technical field.
- Experience using SOLIDWORKS or equivalent CAD software to design and document mechanical assembly tooling, fixtures, gauges, and functional test equipment.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, or related engineering experience supporting electromechanical products.
- Demonstrated experience transitioning new products from engineering development through pilot production, process validation, production launch, and volume manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles, manufacturing process development, PFMEA, root-cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions, production layouts, labor standards, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot interactions among mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, motors, firmware/software, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong project-management, problem-solving, communication (both verbally and written), and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Experience with thermal printing, dye-sublimation printing, card printing, or related printing technologies is preferred.
- Experience with precision electromechanical products incorporating motors, rollers, gears, belts, sensors, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and embedded electronics is preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing test systems and product-level functional testing is preferred.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and process-capability analysis is preferred.
- Experience working with international suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations is preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing transfers and multi-site NPI launches is preferred.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, such as Arduino or equivalent platforms, and Linux operating systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP, Agile PLM, or equivalent ERP/product lifecycle management systems is preferred.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and rewards package
- Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
- A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
- Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
- To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds
- Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
- Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
- Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.
The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID, it is uncommon for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. Final compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
- Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
- HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
- International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.
We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in NPI engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience owning product launch from prototype through mass production ramp
- Proficiency with DFM, PFMEA, and control plan development
- Familiarity with stage-gate processes including EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP phases
- Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and statistical process control methods
Tips for Your NPI Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to launch metrics
NPI Engineer resumes that stand out quantify launch outcomes: yield improvements at first article inspection, cycle time reductions, or on-time production release rates. Generic process engineering bullets won't separate you from sustaining engineers applying to the same posting.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Hiring managers for NPI roles care deeply about how you've worked with design, supply chain, and quality simultaneously. Name the teams you coordinated, the stage gates you owned, and the tools you used to track open issues through launch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists npi engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by manufacturing readiness stage
Some NPI roles focus on early-stage DFM and prototype builds, others on pilot-to-production transfer. Read postings carefully for language like EVT, DVT, PVT, or MP ramp to match your strongest experience to the right phase.
Prepare a portfolio of transfer documentation
Bring concrete examples of work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs, or process qualification reports you've authored. Interviewers for NPI roles frequently ask you to walk through a document you've written, not just describe your process.
Negotiate start dates around active programs
If you're mid-ramp on a launch at your current company, say so directly when discussing offers. NPI hiring managers understand program timelines and will often structure a start date around a clean handoff rather than lose a strong candidate.
NPI Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most npi engineers?
The companies hiring the most npi engineers right now include Foxconn WI, Whoop, and KLA, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer electronics and medical device manufacturers consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many npi engineer jobs are remote?
About 29% of npi engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because hands-on involvement in builds and line qualification is central to the work. Program management and DFM review tasks are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a npi engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience in a production or process engineering role. Work toward owning at least one full product launch cycle, learning to write PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions along the way. Exposure to stage-gate frameworks and cross-functional program execution makes candidates significantly more competitive for dedicated NPI roles.
Can you get an npi engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level NPI roles exist, but they typically require some production floor or process engineering experience rather than a straight path from graduation. Co-op or internship experience on a product launch team is the most direct route in. If you're transitioning from a sustaining or manufacturing engineering role, emphasizing any involvement you had in new product introductions, prototype builds, or tooling qualification will strengthen your application considerably.
What does the npi engineer interview process look like?
Most NPI engineer interview processes include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview focused on launch methodology and DFM principles, and a panel interview with engineering, supply chain, and program management stakeholders. Candidates are frequently asked to walk through a past launch, describe how they handled a yield or quality issue during ramp, and demonstrate familiarity with the company's specific stage-gate terminology or manufacturing environment.
Where can I find and apply to npi engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to npi engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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