Dedrone New Product Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
2–3 years in a New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing engineering, or process development role
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices (ECR, ECO) for specific inspection criteria and evaluation
Excellent problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills required with thorough Lean Manufacturing concepts and Root Cause Analysis
Excellent written and oral communication in English
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Proficient in selected Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) at key product development milestones
Evaluate design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) criteria across mechanical, electrical, and system-level components
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and propose mitigations early in the development process
Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to define production test plans, process flows, and station layout
Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and final production ramp to ensure factory readiness
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to validate tooling, fixtures, and production methods
Monitor and analyze key process capability metrics (CPK, yield, etc.) to assess production stability
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for pre-launch production issues
Work closely with product design teams to influence early design decisions with manufacturability insights

Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or high-tech hardware manufacturing is highly desirable