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NPI Engineer
| Company | Serve Robotics |
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| Location | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $100000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
- 3+ years of experience in NPI, Manufacturing Engineering, or Sustaining Engineering
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational requirements
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers
- Proficiency in process documentation and troubleshooting production issues
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the handoff of products from pilot or low-volume production into full-scale, steady-state operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure smooth product launches and handovers.
- Develop and refine production process documentation (e.g., work instructions, process flows, control plans) to support ongoing operations.
- Validate that manufacturing lines are stable, repeatable, and capable of meeting operational KPIs (yield, throughput, uptime).
- Identify and resolve any outstanding DFM/DFA issues prior to operational transfer.
- Ensure all necessary training, tooling, and equipment are in place for operations teams.
- Support cost-down initiatives, process optimization, and quality improvements during early production.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for operations during the transition window, providing guidance on product and process details.
- Drive lessons learned from new product ramps to inform future programs.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
