New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead Engineer
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Job Title:New Product Introduction (NPI) Lead Engineer
Company Overview:
Aversan Inc.() is a trusted multiservice engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leadingedge and reliable safetycritical electronics and software systems to the aerospace defence and space opportunity offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.About the Role:
Were seeking a handson and strategic NPI Leadto drive the successful industrialization of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from early prototype to full production release. This dualrole position blends technical depth and project leadership with key responsibilities spanning Circuit Card Assembly Mechanical Assembly and Test Equipment Development.
Youll work closely with Engineering Manufacturing Program Management and Supply Chain teams to ensure ontime onbudget and onscope delivery of new products while improving manufacturability process efficiency and cost control.
Work Location: Peterborough ON
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Duration:Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
PreSale and Development Preparation Phases:
Lead and support RFP responses focused on industrialization scope including recurring and nonrecurring cost estimates.
Maintain and refine cost models to reflect evolving product designs and equipment.
Propose effective MakeorBuy strategies considering industrial constraints and manufacturability.
Ensure Return of Experience (RETEX) is integrated into new development efforts.
Contribute to the product development planning process (LDEV logic).
- Develop and execute comprehensive NPI plans aligned with project milestones and industrialization tollgates (APQP/PPAP).
- Coordinate prototype and qualification builds process validation test strategies and training needs.
- Act as the interface between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and early resolution of production concerns.
- Review engineering drawings and specifications with a focus on manufacturability and procurement readiness.
- Provide input on Test Equipment Development including ICT and functional test strategies.
- Track project performance through KPIs manage risks and conduct regular reviews (daily weekly monthly).
- Monitor recurring and nonrecurring product costs including investments in tools and equipment.
- Apply Lean principles and structured problemsolving to enhance product and process maturity.
- Lead activities to achieve maturity in product design manufacturing processes and testing (PFMEA Key Characteristics definition).
- Ensure training materials BOMs work instructions and critical process documentation are completed and implemented before production release.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical or Electronics Engineering (or a related field).
5 years of progressive experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment ideally within the electronics or aerospace industry.
Demonstrated expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process validation APQP and PPAP.
Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles continuous improvement methods and tollgatebased project management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly MS Project for planning and tracking.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage crossfunctional teams.
Handson technical experience with electronic assembly processes unitlevel testing and test equipment development or oversight.
Selfmotivated resultsoriented and comfortable working in a fastpaced multidisciplinary environment.
Employment Type
Full Time
