Product Engineer, NPI

2 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Professionalized Products and Services, Inc. (PPSI) Full time

Manages the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from customer inquiry through production release, ensuring products are properly documented, quoted, and transitioned into manufacturing with complete accuracy and efficiency.

**Responsibilities:**

  • Review and analyze customer product documentation, specifications, drawings, and BOMs to determine manufacturing feasibility and requirements

  • Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP/MRP system, ensuring part numbers, quantities, and specifications are correct

  • Develop comprehensive work instructions, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation for production personnel

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotes for new products, including, labor hours, tooling requirements, and manufacturing overhead

  • Coordinate with customers to clarify product requirements, resolve technical questions, and manage documentation revisions

  • Lead NPI project activities from quotation through first article build, ensuring smooth handoff to production

  • Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide feedback to customers on potential manufacturing challenges or cost-reduction opportunities

  • Verify component availability, identify long-lead items, and work with procurement to establish supply chain readiness

  • Create and maintain Product Travelers, routing information, and process control documentation

  • Collaborate with Process Engineering to ensure production line readiness for new product launches

  • Support first article builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up activities

  • Maintain product file records and engineering change documentation throughout product lifecycle

  • Interface with Quality to establish inspection criteria and test requirements for new products

**Requirements:**

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in electronics manufacturing

  • Proven experience in product engineering, NPI, or customer-facing technical roles within electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturing

  • Strong ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, assembly drawings, technical specifications, and customer documentation

  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for BOM creation and management

  • Experience with quoting processes and understanding of manufacturing cost drivers

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple NPI projects simultaneously

  • Knowledge of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical assembly techniques

  • Familiarity with quality systems such as IPC standards, ISO 9001, AS9100

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace; experience with project management tools

  • Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify issues early and work collaboratively to develop solutions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing customer requirements and project priorities

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • product engineering or NPI: 5 years (Required)
  • electronics manufacturing industry: 5 years (Required)
  • ERP/MRP systems for BOM creation and management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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