Manufacturing Design Engineer II (NPI)

Drive manufacturing technical readiness across NPI builds (prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT) through process development, documentation, and validation

Partner with internal engineering teams and contract manufacturing partners to deliver DFX feedback, with a focus on highly automated assembly systems

Support in-house prototype build preparation and execution, including development of assembly procedures, fixtures, and build documentation

Coordinate with factory teams and manufacturing partners on the design, build, and qualification of fixtures, equipment, and highly automated manufacturing processes to support scalable production

Develop, maintain, and release manufacturing documentation, including drawings, SOPs, PFMEAs, work instructions, qualification protocols, and root cause reports

Define and execute DOEs, conduct failure analysis, and apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D) to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions

Define manufacturing requirements for automation and MES integration, including part traceability and data collection to support quality, yield, and process control

Ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and quality requirements through data-driven process controls, verification, and analysis

Communicate manufacturing status, risks, issues, and build readiness across cross-functional stakeholders

Support parallel-path and contingency efforts for high-risk milestones and build phases

Willingness to travel up to 25% globally