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Orca AI is revolutionizing maritime operations with cutting-edge computer vision, augmented reality, and autonomous technologies. Our mission is bold: make ocean shipping safer, more efficient, and significantly greener.
From real-time navigation assistance to AI-driven insights that reduce fuel consumption and prevent collisions, we’re building a future where ships sail smarter. Join our growing team and help shape the next generation of intelligent maritime systems used by leading fleets across the globe.
We are looking for a hands-on NPI & Quality Engineer to own and lead New Product Introduction activities while ensuring product quality across production and deployment.
This role serves as a key bridge between R&D, Operations, QA, and Production, supporting smooth product launches and high operational standards, and requires on-site presence at the production facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead NPI processes from development to production readiness
- Own QA activities related to new and existing products
- Be present at the production site to oversee and control quality operations and manufacturing activities
- Act as the main interface between R&D and Operations
- Manage and control NPI documentation and processes, including TN (Technical Notes), waivers, deviations, and ECO/ECRs
- Support production, QA, and manufacturing ramp-up activities
- Define, implement, and improve quality processes, inspections, and acceptance criteria
- Identify risks, gaps, and process improvements during product introduction
- Ensure full documentation, procedures, and handover are production-ready
- BSc in Engineering or Practical Engineer
- (Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / or related field)
- 5+ years of proven experience in NPI, QA, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Engineering
- Experience working with hardware products
- Strong understanding of production, QA, and product lifecycle
- Hands-on experience with TN, waivers, deviations, ECO/ECR processes
- Experience with quality standards, testing, and root-cause analysis
- Willingness to work on-site at the production facility as required
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Hands-on, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
Skills Required
- BSc in Engineering or Practical Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / related field)
- 5+ years proven experience in NPI, QA, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Engineering
- Experience working with hardware products
- Hands-on experience with TN, waivers, deviations, ECO/ECR processes
- Experience with quality standards, testing, and root-cause analysis
- Willingness to work on-site at the production facility
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Hands-on, proactive, problem-solving mindset
What We Do
Founded in 2018 by a team of Navy veterans, Orca AI, a maritime tech startup, empowers shipping companies to enhance their operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability through a single AI and computer-vision-based operations platform. By June 2025 more than 1200 vessels have been booked and installed with the platform. The platform is trusted by key industry players across various shipping segments, including MSC, Seaspan, Maran Tankers / Angelicoussis Group, NYK, and Marubeni. The company has raised a total of $111 million in funding (Round B of $72.5 completed in May 2025) and employs 110 people across its offices in London, Athens, Singapore, and Tel Aviv
