Senior New Product Introduction Engineer

Description

• Own NPI transition activities for assigned subsystems, including CAD and drawing release with revision control, SOPs and work instructions, component selection and sourcing handoff, and build readiness with Operations and Supply Chain.
• Lead mechanical subsystem design from concept to pre-production, owning architecture, CAD, drawings, and specifications.
• Create clear documentation: CAD, bill of materials, drawings with GD&T, validation and reliability test plans, and work instructions.
• Support vendor selection, quotes, and bring-up; troubleshoot issues during prototype and pilot builds.
• Lead the design & validation test process, including test plans, instrumentation, data collection, and reporting for design reviews.
• Lead reliability testing at component, subsystem, and system levels, including test plans, stress screening, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• You evaluate potential risks in design, processes, and components, and reduce them using FMEA, root-cause analysis, and validation tests.
• Drive DFM (design for manufacturing) and readiness for pilot builds in collaboration with manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Conduct FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and risk reviews; implement mitigations and verify via test.
• Plan and execute subsystem and component validation, including test strategy, fixture development, acceptance criteria, and results reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for review, test, and release gates.
• Perform analyses (tolerance stacks, stress, thermal, fluids estimates) to inform design decisions and ensure requirements compliance.
• Build and iterate prototypes (rapid prototyping, machining, additive) and develop test fixtures and methods to evaluate components and assemblies.
• Plan and run design of experiments (DOE) to validate performance, reliability, and safety; analyze results and drive design updates.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and controls engineers on sensors, actuators, and interfaces for integrated subsystem performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of hardware testing, data quality, and iteration speed to support program milestones.

Requirements

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• Experience leading reliability testing and closing issues via root-cause and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and supplier collaboration for pilot builds.
• Experience leading the design & validation test process (test plans, fixtures, data analysis, reporting).
• You know how to take designs through NPI, including drawing release, SOPs, and supplier readiness.
• 5+ years of experience developing mechanical subsystems in a startup or fast-paced hardware environment, from design through pre-production.
• You are a hands-on mechanical engineer who brings rigor and creativity to subsystem development from concept through production.
• You are fluent in modern computer-aided design (CAD) tools (SolidWorks or equivalent) and comfortable taking designs into the shop to prototype and test.
• Nice to have: HVAC design & controls experience; strong electrical engineering fundamentals for mechatronic integration; familiarity with compliance/certification processes (e.g., UL, ASME, IEC).
• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent), drawing creation, and revision control.
• You have a strong grasp of fundamentals (mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluids) and use structured methods like design of experiments (DOE) to drive decisions.
• You thrive in fast-paced startup environments, designing, building, and iterating quickly to deliver robust, reliable hardware.
• Clear communicator with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and deliver on aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrated experience with DOE, prototyping, and structured validation testing.
• Proven experience planning and executing subsystem and component validation with clear test methods and acceptance criteria.
• You collaborate naturally across electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to integrate subsystems cleanly and on schedule.
• Strong hands-on skills (shop tools, assembly, instrumentation) and a bias for action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Career growth potential in a rapidly scaling startup.
• Competitive compensation package with equity options.
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge sustainable technology with real-world impact.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with direct exposure to leadership.
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work schedule.

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