Our client is pioneering robotics company dedicated to developing cutting-edge automation solutions. Their mission is to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent robotic systems, and they are seeking a talented Senior NPI Design Engineer to drive manufacturability, reliability, and scalability in our product designs.

As a Senior NPI Design Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring their robotic products are designed for excellence in manufacturability, assembly, reliability, testability, and cost-efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to optimize designs for high-volume production and seamless new product introductions (NPI). The ideal candidate has a strong background in robotics or complex electromechanical systems and a deep understanding of DfX principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives, including manufacturability (DfM), testability (DfT), reliability (DfR), and assembly (DfA).

Collaborate with hardware and mechanical engineers to optimize robotic system designs for cost-effective and scalable manufacturing.

Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from prototype to full-scale production, ensuring smooth transitions and ramp-ups.

Conduct design reviews, failure mode analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), and risk assessments to enhance product robustness and reliability.

Work closely with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure design specifications align with production capabilities.

Define and implement best practices for manufacturing process development, test strategies, and quality control measures.

Provide hands-on support for prototype builds, validation testing, and troubleshooting design issues.

Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks by selecting and qualifying components for long-term availability.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and manufacturing yield.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in DfX, NPI, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems.

Strong understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, testability, and reliability.

Experience working with contract manufacturers, PCB assembly, and mechanical fabrication processes.

Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and reliability testing methodologies.

Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools and documentation processes.

Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and design validation.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ability to travel occasionally for supplier visits and manufacturing support.