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Energy Jobline ZR

Product Engineer, NPI in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Job Description Manages the New Product Introduction (NPI) process from customer inquiry through production release, ensuring products are properly documented, quoted, and transitioned into manufacturing with complete accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze customer product documentation, specifications, drawings, and BOMs to determine manufacturing feasibility and requirements

Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP/MRP system, ensuring part numbers, quantities, and specifications are correct

Develop comprehensive work instructions, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation for production personnel

Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotes for new products, including labor hours, tooling requirements, and manufacturing overhead

Coordinate with customers to clarify product requirements, resolve technical questions, and manage documentation revisions

Lead NPI project activities from quotation through first article build, ensuring smooth handoff to production

Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide feedback to customers on potential manufacturing challenges or cost-reduction opportunities

Verify component availability, identify long‑lead items, and work with procurement to establish supply chain readiness

Create and maintain Product Travelers, routing information, and process control documentation

Collaborate with Process Engineering to ensure production line readiness for new product launches

Support first article builds, pilot runs, and production ramp‑up activities

Maintain product file records and engineering change documentation throughout product lifecycle

Interface with Quality to establish inspection criteria and test requirements for new products

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in electronics manufacturing

Proven experience in product engineering, NPI, or customer‑facing technical roles within electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or contract manufacturing

Strong ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, assembly drawings, technical specifications, and customer documentation

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems for BOM creation and management

Experience with quoting processes and understanding of manufacturing cost drivers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple NPI projects simultaneously

Knowledge of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electromechanical assembly techniques

Familiarity with quality systems such as IPC standards, ISO 9001, AS9100

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace; experience with project management tools

Problem‑solving mindset with ability to identify issues early and work collaboratively to develop solutions

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing customer requirements and project priorities

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