Senior NPI Engineer

Evolv Technology

. Lead manufacturing introduction of complex new products from early development through production launch and ramp .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $209,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, leading complex hardware product launches from development to production. Proficient in managing manufacturing readiness, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

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New Product Introduction (NPI)Manufacturing EngineeringDesign For Manufacturability (DFM)Electromechanical Systems LaunchManufacturing Process Validation

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Process CapabilityPrototype DevelopmentRoot-Cause AnalysisControl PlansFirst-Article InspectionPFMEABOM ManagementEngineering Change ManagementStructured Problem SolvingStage-Gate Processes

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PLM SystemsERP SystemsManufacturing Documentation ToolsQuality Control SystemsTesting Equipment

Industry Keywords

Hardware Product LaunchContract ManufacturingManufacturing Readiness ReviewsSupplier ManagementRapid Scaling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead manufacturing introduction of complex new products from early development through production launch and ramp
Serve as principal NPI technical leader and senior individual contributor
Work with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners
Develop manufacturing launch plans and define build objectives, entrance and exit criteria, deliverables, and readiness requirements
Lead DFM/DFA reviews throughout product development and drive manufacturability decisions to closure
Lead manufacturing readiness reviews before major builds and production release
Drive contract manufacturer readiness across materials, tooling, fixtures, documentation, processes, testing, quality controls, training, capacity, and production execution
Create build-readiness plans covering design maturity, BOMs, materials, tooling, fixtures, software, testing, documentation, quality controls, and process readiness
Lead critical prototype, validation, pilot, and production builds on the build floor
Identify and resolve design, material, process, supplier, test, and workmanship issues
Track manufacturing risks, establish corrective actions, and drive issues to documented closure
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to NPI and Manufacturing Engineers without direct reporting responsibility
Develop tools, checklists, standards, and lessons learned to improve NPI execution
Report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations
Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support contract manufacturers and critical suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated history of successfully launching complex hardware products into production
Significant hands-on experience in New Product Introduction, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Proven experience working directly with third-party contract manufacturers through product introduction and production ramp
Strong practical experience leading DFM/DFA activities and influencing designs before release
Experience planning and executing prototype, engineering, validation, pilot, and production builds
Demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing risks, establish corrective actions, and drive issues to closure across multiple organizations
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes across mechanical, electrical, assembly, test, tooling, and supplier-manufacturing disciplines
Strong technical problem-solving skills, including structured root-cause and corrective-action methods
Ability to lead through influence across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
Experience launching electromechanical or complex integrated hardware systems
Experience in a small or rapidly scaling hardware company
Experience moving products from internal engineering development into outsourced manufacturing
Experience establishing or improving NPI processes, build-readiness reviews, manufacturing risk systems, or Stage-Gate processes
Experience with manufacturing process validation, process capability, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, first-article inspection, and structured root-cause methods
Experience working internationally with contract manufacturers and suppliers
Experience with PLM/ERP-controlled BOMs, engineering changes, manufacturing documentation, and configuration management
Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers
Must complete Form I-9 and comply with Evolv's E-Verify process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) plan with 2% company match
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to Calm
Competitive target bonus
Comprehensive benefits package