New Product Introduction Engineer / New Product Introduction Engineeress

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Exciting Opportunity for a Senior NPI Engineer

We are delighted to announce a thrilling opening for an onsite Senior NPI Engineer to join our dynamic team in Lausanne, Switzerland!

Role Overview

As a Senior NPI Engineer, you will bridge the gap between initial design and high-volume manufacturing by translating complex requirements into scalable production realities. You will lead the end-to-end transition process, developing comprehensive manufacturing plans, defining process flows, and synthesizing DFM/T feedback to ensure product manufacturability. This role serves as a central hub for cross-functional collaboration, aligning product development with production testing, supply chain, material planning, and quality teams to ensure a seamless launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and implement industry best practices in manufacturing and testing methodologies to uphold high-quality production standards.
• Collaborate with Business Area leadership and engineering teams to drive new product development while strictly adhering to cost and schedule targets.
• Facilitate a smooth handoff from development to the factory floor by working closely with operational leadership and engineering stakeholders.
• Identify and assess potential manufacturing bottlenecks, mitigate technical risks, and solve complex engineering challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive the engineering lifecycle through drawing release and the procurement of critical prototype materials and services to support early-stage builds.

Requirements

• Typically requires an Engineering degree(s) with 10+ years of hands-on hardware experience.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professional initiative by identifying and addressing emerging challenges independently.
• Results-oriented and driven toward achieving desired outcomes.
• Proficient in leveraging data to support and justify recommendations.
• Full product lifecycle experience — active involvement in product development through to manufacturing floor support in a small to medium volume facility.
• Experience engaging with contract manufacturers on prototype hardware builds.
• A strong advocate for configuration management — both hardware and software BOM configuration.
• Ability to advocate for and apply relevant regulations, IPC specifications, workmanship standards, etc.
• EU or Swiss citizenship, or the ability to work in the country you are applying to.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

To apply for this opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.