Capgemini Invent · 12 hours ago
Capgemini Invent / Synapse - Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expCapgemini Invent is a product development consultancy that collaborates with ambitious companies to create and launch AI-powered products. The Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring innovative product concepts become manufacturable and cost-effective by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product-realization process.
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Responsibilities
Lead the transition of new hardware products from engineering prototype to production scale by identifying a suitable manufacturing partner, aligning critical vendors, and supporting validation builds on-site at the factory
Own the release of build documentation, including the Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly work instructions, and quality inspection plans
Work with electrical and firmware engineers to specify a robust manufacturing test plan that can be implemented by the contract manufacturer
Drive early manufacturability assessments and recommend design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and cost optimization improvements
Manage cost of goods sold (COGS), negotiate pricing, and ensure component availability from small scale builds to production ramp
Plan and lead prototype builds including scheduling, material readiness, line setup, execution, and troubleshooting
Evaluate process automation solutions to improve build efficiency, consistency, and scalability, such as robotics for assembly or automated testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
7+ years of experience in new product introduction, manufacturing engineering, or hardware development
Proven success in scaling hardware products from prototype to production
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCB assembly, injection molding, machining, mechanical assembly)
Experience creating manufacturing documentation: BOMs, work instructions, process flows
Ability to manage suppliers, negotiate costs, and handle high‑complexity component sourcing
Experience leveraging AI/GenAI for process efficiency and effectiveness
Excellent communication skills including presenting to clients and senior stakeholders, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Experience sourcing and managing overseas suppliers of custom fabricated parts
Ability to travel to support builds (est 10% - 15%)
Preferred
Experience with automation or robotics in a manufacturing environment
Experience in regulated or reliability‑driven industries (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, industrial)
Familiarity with statistical tools and methods (e.g. capability studies, sampling plans) to improve manufacturing quality
Familiarity developing manufacturing test systems, setting test limits, and ensuring test coverage
Familiarity working with external design partners such as JDMs and complex component manufacturers to jointly develop and manufacture products
Benefits
Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Company
Capgemini Invent
Capgemini Invent offers strategy and transformation consulting services to businesses.
Founded in 1990Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
10001+ employees
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