Job Title:

NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer

Reporting to:

Carlsbad NPI Leader

Location:

San Jose, CA

Job Site:

On-Site

Job Description Revision Date:

May 2026

Job Duties:

As an integral member of the transfer team, operating under the guidance of the Project Manager, the New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer plays a crucial role in facilitating the transition of designs into manufacturing. In close collaboration with Research and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams, the NPI Engineer's key responsibilities include:
• Seamless setup of components, Bills of Material (BOMs), work instructions, and procedures, including tooling and fixtures.
• Ensure the timely transition of designs into manufacturing, actively supporting steady-state production.
• Conduct and lead Design for Excellence (DFx) projects, optimizing cycle time, material cost, and serviceability.
• Complete technical and transfer deliverables within established timelines and budget constraints.
• Provide technical guidance on all aspects of short-run beta and pilot builds, including material management, documentation, resource development, and delivery.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to resolve issues with single sources, high cost or lead time, and poor quality.
• Design parts and modify documentation utilizing SolidWorks design tools and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Utilize Jira or Smartsheet in a large-scale project environment for effective communication, status updates, and milestone tracking.
• Regularly communicate technical status to customers and Gener8 stakeholders.
• Lead the creation, development, and implementation of test fixtures and equipment for complex electro-mechanical, fluidic, and optical subsystems.
• Execute internal processes following Gener8's Quality Management System (QMS), including Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Return Material Authorizations (RMA), Deviation, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
• Apply problem-solving tools and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities with cross-functional teams.
• Design and set up production lines, ensuring balance and efficiency using tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process flow charts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in core Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with five years of experience or a Master's degree in a core Engineering field with three years of experience. Three years of experience formulating manufacturing strategies for new product design of scientific instruments and consumables.

• Three years of experience in design, structure, and engineering analysis using SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Two years of experience working on large-scale multimillion-dollar projects, interfacing with Scientists, Development, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Two years of experience in direct face-to-face communication, acting as a key technical customer contact for new products being launched into production.
• Two years of experience developing fixtures across different platforms, including optics, electronics, and mechanical.
• Must have completed at least 3 Value Analysis/Value Engineering or Kaizen projects optimizing cycle time, material cost, or serviceability.
• Two years of experience employing Jira or equivalent Kanban board system on a large-scale project to manage communication and priorities.
• Two years of experience developing large-scale supply base, improving relationships and performance metrics such as cost, delivery, and quality.
• Experience must include efficiency improvements in three production lines achieved by collecting and analyzing applicable data to improve cycle time.
• Three years of experience in setting up and structuring complex instrument Bills of Material (BoMs), exceeding 1,000 line items in Arena or similar PDM.
• Technical responsibility for at least one beta or pilot unit build process of complex instruments from start to finish.

Message to applicants:

The salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location.

Company Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k); Life insurance; STD, LTD; Flexible spending account, Health savings account; Paid time off; Employee discounts, Referral program.