Global NPI Engineer

Global NPI Engineer

Global NPI Engineer

Global NPI Engineer

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Who We Are

Enstall is the world’s 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 EcoFasten, IronRidge, and PanelClaw.

What You’ll Do

Enstall is seeking a highly motivated and multifaceted NPI Engineer with the right blend of knowledge and experience in mechanical metal fabricated products. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of cold forming, die casting, metal stamping, roll forming, aluminum extrusion, injection molding, mechanical assembly & packaging solutions.

The NPI Engineer will be the key technical operations lead for new product development. This responsibility includes identifying, evaluating, qualifying, integrating, scaling & maintaining manufacturing solutions & resources required for new product launch, existing product enhancement & relocation of manufacturing projects within the Enstall global supply chain.

The NPI Engineer will support the Sourcing Managers and other Engineering Teams to facilitate in early supplier involvement during new product introduction, and throughout the product life cycle. They will identify supplier innovation and provide procurement direction to the engineering teams to support opportunities for lower total cost. They are responsible to proactively seek new technologies and offer these technologies as solutions where appropriate and participate to qualify and develop suppliers in accordance with the global sourcing strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations lead for product concept reviews & down selection.
  • Engineering lead for DFM process of top concept; review supplier DFM feedback, analyze, summarize, and present to extended team.
  • Technical lead for first article reviews and approval. Support for supplier quality engineering in PFMEA.
  • Design, develop and create manufacturing automation proposals, and working with suppliers on the implementation of automation technologies.
  • Develop tooling & process qualification, ramp up, maintenance & replacement plans.
  • Create, document, & implement assembly, packaging, & other work instructions and process maps. Drive designs/processes/packaging to be carbon-neutral (“green”).
  • Evaluate feasibility and facilitate the implementation of supplier developed solutions & content in Enstall product offerings.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve supplier productivity/quality and ensure supply chain continuity.
  • Manage supplier NPI engineering activities including supplier selection, capability assessment, supplier readiness.
  • Solid working knowledge of 3D Modeling and drawing development and interpretation.
  • Travel 25%-40% of the time domestically or internationally.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Working proficiency in Spanish or Vietnamese or Mandarin a plus.

What You'll Bring

  • Hands on experience working with aluminum Extrusion, Casting, Forging, Roll Forming, Machining, Stamping, Assembly and Injection Molding.
  • Hands on working experience working with US suppliers is a big plus.
  • Two- to three-years of experience in fast paced product development cycle & manufacturing.
  • Experience with performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) & other Six Sigma & Lean problem solving, risk mitigation best practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Solid working knowledge of 3D Modeling, drawing development and interpretation.
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering. MS degree is a plus.
  • SolidWorks working knowledge, with product and packaging design and verification.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, MS-Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills; ability to take data sets and present to target audiences.
  • Project Management certification (PMP) or project management training.
  • Six Sigma Training.

Where You'll Be Located

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

What We’ll Offer

We offer competitive compensation determined by each individual's relevant experience, skills, education and location. We anticipate the base salary for this position to be between $100,000 and $120,000 annually, if located in the San Francisco Bay Area market. In addition to base salary, Enstall employees are eligible for either an annual bonus or commission, depending on their position. If your desired salary falls outside of these rates, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

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 TalentTeam@enstall.com or by phone at 510-278-9353. Enstall will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

We encourage authenticity and invite you to join us each day just as you are.

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