We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) to play a critical role in bringing innovative technology solutions to market within a fast-paced Utilities & Energy environment. In this role, you will partner across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams to transform product concepts into scalable, high-quality production realities. You will help shape manufacturing strategy from early design through production ramp, ensuring solutions are customer-centric, reliable, and efficient. This is an opportunity for an authentic, collaborative, and agile engineering professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation. You will have a direct impact on product success by driving manufacturability, mitigating risks, and enabling seamless product launches at scale. Duties & Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end NPI efforts, translating product designs into scalable, high-quality manufacturing solutions in a customer-centric Utilities & Energy environment. • Partner collaboratively with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure strong DFM/DFA/DFT and production readiness. • Plan and execute prototype builds and pilot runs, identifying risks and resolving issues with an agile and accountable approach. • Develop and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection plans, and validation protocols. • Conduct FMEA/PFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and reliability. • Align with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to support material readiness and production ramps. • Manage product lifecycle activities including BOMs, variants, and ECO/MCO changes using PLM/ERP systems. • Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and adoption of innovative manufacturing technologies (automation, Industry 4.0). Required Skills & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. • 5+ years of NPI, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering experience. • Experience with BOM creation, configuration management, and PLM/ERP systems. • Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFT, process development, and manufacturing scale-up. • Proficiency in FMEA/PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why). • Experience working with cross-functional teams and global contract manufacturers. • Technical proficiency in: - NPI phase-gate processes, process validation, GR&R, and capacity planning - Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement - Data analysis and tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python) - PLM, ERP, MES systems; Minitab/JMP; Visio/process mapping tools - CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD); Jira/Azure DevOps • Demonstrated ability to work in an authentic, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Preferred Skills & Experience • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. • 8+ years of NPI or manufacturing engineering experience in electronics or high-reliability products. • Certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt). • Experience with advanced quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC). • Exposure to automation, robotics, vision systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies. • Proven ability to lead complex product ramps and influence cross-functional teams with an innovative and customer-focused mindset. Benefits Info: This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! #LI-QW1