[Hiring] NPI Engineer @SSW Advanced Technologies

Role Description

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between product design and manufacturing, ensuring that new products—particularly within SSW’s growing HVAC business segment—are introduced efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in compliance with rigorous quality standards.

• Manage the transition of new products from development through full‑scale production.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze product designs for manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation.
• Establish manufacturing workflows that meet customer requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal quality standards.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies early in the product lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical liaison across organizations and cultures, ensuring alignment on technical requirements, schedules, and launch readiness.
• Ensure that new HVAC and advanced technology products are launched on schedule, within budget, and at targeted performance and reliability levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or new product introduction within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese.

Requirements

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design release through pilot builds, production ramp‑up, and mass production.
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for new products.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between SSW, Japan‑based customers, suppliers, and internal cross‑functional teams.
• Analyze product designs to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Create, maintain, and review detailed process documentation.
• Plan, lead, and execute prototype builds, pilot builds, and production trials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure component readiness, quality compliance, and on‑time delivery.
• Support supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics and implement improvements.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support PPAP, validation testing, SPC, and change management activities.
• Manage project schedules, assess risks, and communicate NPI status to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Work with cutting‑edge products and global customers.
• Fully remote role with international exposure.
• Collaborative, growth‑oriented engineering culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively in a bicultural business environment.
• Proven problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence without authority across organizations and time zones.