As an NPI Engineer at XTEND Tampa, you will serve as the critical technical bridge between R&D and mass production. In an ecosystem that includes a Configuration Manager (focused on PLM/ECO) and a Production Engineer (focused on assembly and jigs), your role is to ensure that engineering designs are mature, high-quality, and scalable.
You will focus on hardware optimization, technical vendor management (EMS), and leading complex Transfer to Production (TTP) processes.
MBOM/ FCC- Technical evaluation of components
Main Responsibilities
- Engineering Focal Point.
- Act as the primary technical liaison between engineering and production teams, leading Design Reviews for DFM (Manufacturing), DFA (Assembly), and DFT (Testing).
- Transfer to Production (TTP).
- Lead NPI activities from prototype phase through mass production, ensuring smooth transition and preventing technical bottlenecks.
- Quality & Yield Management.
- Define Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) features, manage First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and perform deep-dive Failure Analysis (RCA) on hardware components.
- Technical Interface.
- Maintain continuous technical communication with Contract Manufacturers (EMS) and strategic suppliers, both locally and globally.
- Content Integrity.
- Responsible for technical accuracy of product files, BOMs, and specifications before implementation into the PLM system by the Configuration Manager.
- Production Support (MBOM).
- Support production line bring-up, manage Alpha/Beta builds, and analyze production yields to ensure continuity and scalability.
- Education -BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in engineering/NPI roles supporting multidisciplinary products (hardware, mechanical, and software).
- Technical Skills-Strong hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing including PCBAs and complex integrated systems.
- Engineering Proficiency- High proficiency reading schematics, CAD models, and complex engineering drawings.
- Vendor Management-Experience managing turnkey projects and technical communication with EMS providers.
- Analytical Thinking- Ability to perform systematic root-cause analysis for hardware failures.
- Excellent teamwork and English communication skills for global vendor interface.
- Self-motivated and capable of operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks / Visio /OrCAD.
- Familiarity with Priority ERP.
- Experience with Arena PLM.
- Background in drones, robotics, or aerospace systems.
Skills Required
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 3-5 years of experience in engineering/NPI roles
- Strong hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing, including PCBAs
- High proficiency reading schematics, CAD models, and engineering drawings
- Experience managing turnkey projects and communication with EMS providers
- Ability to perform root-cause analysis for hardware failures
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills in English
- Self-motivated and capable of operating in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Do
XTEND provides revolutionary human-guided autonomous machine systems that enable any operator to perform extremely accurate maneuvers and actions, in any environment with minimal training. The company's patented XOS operating system fuses the best of human intelligence and machine autonomy to enhance the operator's abilities, and simultaneously reduce the need for physical confrontation, thereby minimizing casualties and injuries. Hundreds of XTEND's systems are already operationally deployed worldwide, and the company is continuously developing its XOS operating system and platforms to deliver the future of human-machine teaming to defense, public safety, and security professionals worldwide.
