NPI/Engineering Mechanical Product Lead
Raanana, Israel
Operations – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Job Summary
As a Mechanical Engineering Product Lead, you will be responsible for leading the transition of new hardware products from the design and development phase to successful mass production. You will be a key technical point of contact, managing New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and collaborating closely with various teams to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for new hardware products, overseeing the entire process from design to mass production.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, creating detailed engineering and manufacturing documentation.
- Manage the design and manufacturing of mechanical components made from plastic and metal, working directly with CMs locally and abroad.
- Lead the design, validation, and certification of product packaging.
- Act as a technical focal point, collaborating with R&D, production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.
- Support the design and manufacturing of jigs and fixtures for the production line.
- Lead the manufacturing and DFx and FAI processes for mechanical parts, PCBs, and PCBAs.
- Support the assembly of mechanical prototypes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks- Mandatory) and creating technical engineering documentation.
- Experience with NPI processes, PLM and ERP systems.
- Experience in a high-tech company with in-house manufacturing.
- Proven ability to write assembly and test instructions.
- Deep knowledge of production processes, (QMS) and work on a production line.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage long-term projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- The ability to read and write high-level technical documents and communicate in English.
- A highly motivated individual with the ability to drive progress and solve problems on the production line.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Additional Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the manufacturing of PCBs and PCBAs, including DFx processes.
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary systems.
- Previous experience as a Mechanical NPI Engineer on a production line.
- Willingness to travel to Contract Manufacturer sites abroad as required.
