NPI Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
NPI Manufacturing Engineer jobs are open across electronics, automotive, medical devices, and consumer goods manufacturing, covering specializations in process engineering, design-for-manufacturability, and production launch, from associate to senior and principal levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in NPI manufacturing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience leading prototype builds and pilot production runs
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
- Familiarity with DFM, DFX, and FMEA methodologies
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including design, quality, and supply chain
Tips for Your NPI Manufacturing Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to NPI phases
Hiring managers want to see which stage of the product launch cycle you owned. Break out your experience by phase, concept, prototype, pilot, and mass production, so reviewers can immediately gauge where you fit in their pipeline.
Highlight DFM and DFX contributions clearly
Generic manufacturing experience won't stand out. Specify the design-for-manufacturability or design-for-excellence reviews you led, the yield improvements that resulted, and which cross-functional teams you partnered with to get a product to production readiness.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists npi manufacturing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by product lifecycle stage
Some roles focus on early-stage prototype builds, others on sustaining engineering after launch. Read job descriptions for terms like 'pilot build,' 'ramp,' or 'sustaining' to target openings that match the phase you're strongest in and avoid mismatched interviews.
Prepare for structured problem-solving interviews
NPI interviews often include a live scenario where you walk through how you'd handle a critical defect discovered during a pilot run. Practice narrating your root-cause analysis process, the stakeholders you'd loop in, and how you'd document the resolution before the next build.
Negotiate around project pipeline, not just pay
When evaluating an offer, ask how many NPI programs are active and what the typical ramp-to-production timeline looks like. Teams with thin pipelines can stall your growth fast, so understanding the product roadmap is as important as the compensation package.
NPI Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most npi manufacturing engineers?
Tesla, Amgen, and nVent are hiring the most npi manufacturing engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies actively launching new hardware product lines.
How many npi manufacturing engineer jobs are remote?
About 23% of npi manufacturing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most NPI work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are process documentation, supplier quality coordination, and design review roles where physical presence at the production line is less critical.
How do you become a npi manufacturing engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles in production, quality, or process engineering where you can work on physical builds. From there, seek out cross-functional project assignments that give you exposure to prototype builds, pilot runs, and the transition from engineering to full-rate production.
How do you get hired as a npi manufacturing engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled 'junior NPI engineer,' 'manufacturing engineer,' or 'process engineer' at contract manufacturers, as these companies run continuous NPI programs across many clients and are more willing to develop early-career candidates. Highlight any capstone projects, lab work, or internships where you touched prototype assembly, tolerance analysis, or build documentation, even if the scale was small.
What does the npi manufacturing engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering DFM principles and past project experience, and an on-site or video panel with engineering and program management. Expect at least one scenario-based question where you walk through how you managed a build failure or yield issue. Some employers add a whiteboard exercise covering root-cause analysis or process flow design.
Where can I find and apply to npi manufacturing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to npi manufacturing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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