Npi Engineering Technician

Job Title: NPI Engineering Technician
Location: Santa Clarita, CA (Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineering Technician to support the introduction of new products into manufacturing. This role involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth product launches, process validation, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production.
• Assist engineering teams with product builds, testing, and validation.
• Set up and maintain manufacturing equipment, tools, and test fixtures.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing and process issues.
• Document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure product readiness.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and implement design updates on the production floor.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting for process improvement.
• Assist with pilot runs, first article builds, and process qualifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with documentation and process improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic engineering tools/software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Santa Clarita, CA.