NPI Engineer, Dive-XL
Anduril· Manufacturing : Undersea Dominance - Production : Manufacturing Engineering
Quonset Point, RI$111k - $147kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
NPI Engineer with an Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechatronic, Process Engineering or Design for Manufacturing background to join Anduril’s Dive-XL team in Quonset Point, RI. Responsible for launching new products across global manufacturing sites, owning knowledge transfer between design and production, and mitigating production bottlenecks while maintaining stringent quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Own the introduction of configuration management decisions in the production system at Quonset and the follow-on impacts across multiple sites
- Champion the DFM/DFX/DFA of existing production designs into the development pipeline
- Collaborate with leadership to prevent engineering team scope creep to facilitate on-schedule release of new/improved designs
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized knowledge transfer framework between multiple production sites and multiple new product development sites, including checklists, templates, communication plans, and stage-gate reviews
- Coordinate cross-functional activities, ensuring engineering, supply chain, quality, and production deliverables are completed on time
- For assigned NPI programs, serve as the primary point of contact at Quonset for knowledge transfer activities
- Embed with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing teams from early development through initial production to gain expert-level product/process knowledge and capture for future transfer
- Facilitate cross-site collaborations via regular communication forums, technical deep dives, and virtual reviews between Engineering and Operations teams
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians at receiving sites to become self-sufficient SMEs
- Proactively foster open communication, shared learning, and standardization across the company
- Manage engineering change workflows (ECR/ECO) affecting manufacturing of transferred technology, including phase-in/out timelines
- Track risks, issues, and actions with mitigation and escalation as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or product integration environment, with at least 3 years in New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Demonstrated experience leading transfer of a product or process from one manufacturing site to another
- Deep technical credibility with modern manufacturing processes and quality systems (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, AS9100)
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and lead teams without direct reporting authority
- Natural teacher and mentor with passion for documentation and process improvement
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Skills
Required:Configuration managementDFM/DFX/DFAKnowledge transferProject coordinationEngineering change management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, recovery, and others)
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; equity grants included in offers as part of total compensation
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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