NPI – Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Morgan Advanced Materials

. Support new product introduction and product transfer activities across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Metrology .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAuburn • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment setup, and product transfer activities, with a strong focus on quality assurance and process improvement. Proficient in documentation management and hands-on training for operators to ensure successful production launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Process DevelopmentEquipment Setup and TroubleshootingNPI and Product TransferSolidWorks and AutoCAD ProficiencyMechanical Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesProcess DevelopmentEquipment SetupTroubleshootingReading Technical DrawingsInspection RequirementsQualification DocumentationCMM/Fixture RequirementsERP SystemsPrecision Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksAutoCADERP Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical CertificateApprenticeship

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingMachiningCeramics ManufacturingNPIITAREARNRC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support new product introduction and product transfer activities across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Metrology
Execute development, transfer, first-article and qualification builds under engineering direction
Set up and prove out manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, workholding, materials and production methods
Run manufacturing trials, collect process data, document results and troubleshoot equipment, dimensional, yield and process issues
Support tooling and fixture development, modification, setup and validation
Work with Quality and Metrology on inspection methods, FAI, qualification documentation, CMM/fixture requirements, control plans and related records
Support equipment and process transfers, installation, commissioning, work-center readiness and production launch activities
Work directly with operators and supervisors to establish standard work, provide hands-on training and transfer qualified processes into production
Maintain NPI and transfer documentation, including routings, work instructions, qualification records, process parameters and ERP manufacturing data
Support production ramp and stabilization, addressing yield, quality, delivery, equipment and process-repeatability issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in manufacturing, machining, engineering technology or a related field is preferred
Three or more years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, process development, equipment setup, NPI, product transfer or a related technical environment is preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes and equipment
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, routings, work instructions, inspection requirements and technical procedures
Strong practical problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication and interpersonal skills
Computer proficiency is required
ERP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar technical software experience is a plus
Precision manufacturing and/or machining experience is preferred
Ceramics manufacturing experience is a plus
Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol testing and criminal background investigation is required following an offer of employment
Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22 CFR 120.15 due to ITAR, EAR and NRC access requirements
Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; overtime and holidays as business needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage beginning on the first day of regular full-time employment
401(k)
Vacation, holiday and sick time
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for training and advancement
Eligibility for the applicable quarterly bonus plan for hourly employees