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Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
QuonsetRhode IslandUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Salary
$111,000–$147,000 a year
Full-time

NPI Engineer, Dive-XL

Job description

We are looking for an NPI Engineer with an Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronic, Process Engineering or Design for Manufacturing background to join our growing Dive-XL team in Quonset Point, RI. The NPI Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that new products and/or new product generations are launched successfully and consistently across our global manufacturing sites. You will own technical knowledge transfer and act as the critical bridge between the design team and production, from the initial NPI/pilot site to rate production facilities, by architecting and executing a bi-directional exchange of operational manufacturing, product and process knowledge.

Job responsibilities

  • Own the introduction of configuration management decisions in the production system at Quonset and the follow-on impacts across multiple sites
  • Champion the DFM/DFX/DFA of existing production designs into the development pipeline
  • Collaborate with leadership on to prevent engineering team scope creep to facilitate the on-schedule release of new and/or improved designs
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized knowledge transfer framework between multiple production sites and multiple new product development site, including checklists, templates, communication plans,…
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities, ensuring engineering, supply chain, quality, and production deliverables are completed on time.
  • For assigned NPI programs, serve as the primary point of contact of the Quonset site for all knowledge transfer activities.
  • Deeply embed with the Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams from early development through the initial production run to gain expert-level product and process knowledge.
  • Facilitate Cross-Site collaborations by organizing and leading regular communication forums, technical deep dives, and virtual reviews between Engineering and Operations teams at all involved sites, ensuring alignment…

Job requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or product integration environment, with at least 3 years directly involved in New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Demonstrated experience leading the transfer of a product or process from one manufacturing site to another.
  • Deep technical credibility and hands-on experience with modern manufacturing processes and quality systems (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, AS9100).
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and lead teams without direct reporting authority.
  • A natural teacher and mentor with a passion for documentation and process improvement.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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