Description
Join a collaborative and innovative manufacturing company known for delivering high-quality precision components to major industry leaders. This NPI Project Engineer opportunity in Fremont, CA offers the chance to lead new product introductions from concept through launch while working with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. With a strong culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving complex projects and seeing products successfully move into production.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this NPI Project Engineer position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience) – Lead new product introduction projects from planning and system setup through shipment and post-launch review.
- 3+ years of experience in NPI, project engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar roles – Develop and manage project plans including schedules, resources, and long-lead items.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, tooling, and fixturing – Define and validate part requirements, manufacturability, and technical documentation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements – Ensure compliance with customer and quality standards.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors – Manage outside processing (OSP), tooling, fixturing, and testing requirements.
- Strong project management and risk assessment skills – Track project performance, manage changes, and mitigate risks.
- Proficiency with MS Office and SolidWorks – Support project documentation, technical reviews, and engineering coordination.
- Strong communication and organizational skills – Provide status updates to internal stakeholders and customers while driving continuous improvement.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance paid 100% for employees, life insurance, Safe Harbor 401(k) with match, paid time off (40 hours negotiable), nine holidays plus one floating holiday, and commuter benefits for public transit.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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NPI PROJECT ENGINEER | NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION | MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING | SOLIDWORKS | MS OFFICE | MACHINING PROCESSES | TOOLING AND FIXTURING | FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION | CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ERP MRP SYSTEMS | VENDOR COORDINATION | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT