NPI Engineer

Who We Are

Enstall is the worlds largest provider of rooftop solar mounting hardware. Solar installers have depended on us to secure more than 3.5 GW of solar annually on residential commercial and industrial roofs. Our brands in the U.S. include industry leaders IronRidge and PanelClaw.

What Youll Do

At Enstall youll play a key role in bringing innovative solar products from concept to production. As an NPI Engineer youll work at the intersection of Product Development Manufacturing and Supply Chain partnering closely with engineers and global suppliers to ensure our products are designed qualified and launched successfully.

This is a highly collaborative hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges driving continuous improvement and turning great designs into scalable production solutions.

In This Role Youll

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Engineering teams and manufacturing partners throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities to ensure products are optimized for quality cost scalability and speed to market.

• Partner with suppliers early in the design process to identify manufacturing opportunities risks and innovative solutions.

• Support new product introductions through tooling development process qualification pilot builds and production ramp-up activities.

• Collaborate with Design and Quality teams to complete DFMEA PFMEA first article approvals and product release activities.

• Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies processes and supplier capabilities that strengthen Enstalls product portfolio and supply chain.

• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to improve product performance while reducing cost and complexity.

• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations to resolve manufacturing and quality challenges.

• Support supplier selection onboarding performance improvement and long-term capability development.

• Develop manufacturing processes assembly methods packaging solutions and work instructions that support efficient and sustainable production.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clear communication on priorities risks and milestones.

What Youll Bring

Youre a curious hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex problems collaborating across functions and seeing products move from design to reality.

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Materials Engineering or a related field.

• 3 years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineering Product Development or a similar role.

• Practical experience with manufacturing processes such as extrusion casting forging roll forming machining stamping assembly and injection molding.

• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) FMEA Root Cause Analysis and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

• Experience driving continuous improvement process optimization and value engineering initiatives.

• The ability to balance technical detail with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Confidence working with suppliers influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional projects.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.

• Proficiency with engineering drawings 3D modeling tools and Microsoft Office applications.

• A willingness to travel approx. 40% domestically and internationally.

Bonus Points For

• PMP certification or formal project management training.

• Six Sigma certification or advanced Lean manufacturing experience.

• Experience working with global suppliers manufacturing transfers or supplier development programs.

• A passion for renewable energy sustainability and building products that make a meaningful impact.

Where Youll Be Located

This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week in the office or more when business needs dictate) and will be based in any of our main office locations (North Andover MA Phoenix AZ or Hayward CA).

What Well Offer

We offer competitive compensation determined by each individuals relevant experience skills education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $100000 and $115000 annually if located in the Boston Area addition to base salary Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission depending on their position.

In addition to a competitive benefit package we offer team members perks such as paid time off (PTO) a long-term incentive plan 401(k) match development opportunities educational assistance 12 observed company holidays paid parental leave and a collaborative inclusive culture just to name a few!

Who We Hire

Enstall is a global organization and places high value on creating a diverse and inclusive workforce providing equal opportunity for all applicants and staff. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at or by phone at . Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.