NPI Engineer

Aspen Aerogels is a leading technology company in sustainability and electrification solutions. We are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join our team in Monterrey, Mexico.

The NPI Engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise to facilitate the development and effective release of thermal barrier products from transfer phase to full production. This role requires strong technical and program/project management skills to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of products that meet customer requirements.

• Lead the transfer of new manufacturing processes, products, and technologies into Monterrey by acting as liaison between ATBC NPI engineering and Monterrey engineering/manufacturing groups.
• Provide technical input to cross-functional teams throughout the thermal barrier development and design process from prototyping through commercialization.
• Support the release of new technologies and new products at the manufacturing facility by helping lead scale-up and knowledge transfer activities.
• Work collaboratively with Monterrey engineering/manufacturing staff to track/improve all product KPIs related to new business.
• Support NPI and Automation teams in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and design improvements of tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment as needed in the release of new tooling or machine technology.
• Collaborate with NPI Engineers to understand functional challenges of the customer's application to enable development of solutions that meet the customers' needs while adhering to internal Aspen production capabilities.
• Evaluate customer-driven engineering design change requests for manufacturability and economic impacts. Propose solutions in response to customer requests and propose changes that maintain or improve Aspen's economics while meeting customer-defined design requirements.
• Propose and implement product BOM, work routing, and other changes that support day-to-day operations while maintaining customer requirements and best practices.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses for engineering changes from present to new and improved processes, automation, or materials and ensure project plans are effective, within budget, and timely.
• Personally adhere to and monitor compliance with all safety procedures, policies, and maintain good housekeeping standards of team members.
• Rely on data collection and analysis, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years applied engineering experience preferably in product development, packaging, converting, or chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate fluently with peers in both English and Spanish.
• Ability and willingness to lead, manage, and do work.
• Emotional Intelligence and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to handle complex matters across multiple initiatives.
• Clear and concise communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 is required.
• Willingness to travel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Aspen Aerogels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.