NPI Engineering Supervisor

Lead and develop a team of NPI Engineers and Technicians, setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and holding the team accountable for performance and project execution.

Set priorities and manage workloads across the NPI team, balancing project timelines, technical complexity, business priorities, and available resources.

Oversee NPI execution from customer order/release through product transfer and production readiness, ensuring required deliverables, documentation, and release requirements are completed on schedule.

Coordinate product transfers between NPI, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and other departments to ensure new products transition into production smoothly.

Drive DFM/DFA across NPI projects to improve manufacturability, yield, quality, cycle time, and cost.

Provide hands-on technical leadership when complex manufacturing, process, or product issues require escalation, using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to drive resolution.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve NPI cycle time, manufacturing yields, production efficiency, and the overall product transfer process.

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Account Management, Supply Chain, and Operations to identify risks, resolve issues, and keep NPI projects moving forward.

Monitor NPI performance and communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and schedule concerns to key stakeholders.

Develop scalable manufacturing processes by identifying opportunities related to tooling, equipment, processes, documentation, and production methods.

Build team capability by identifying development needs, strengthening technical skills, and creating opportunities for Engineers and Technicians to take on greater responsibility.

Improve the NPI operating process by identifying gaps in communication, documentation, prioritization, and execution and implementing practical solutions.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of business needs.

Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfers.

Experience with electronics assembly, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, connectors, overmolding, or electromechanical assemblies.

Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.

Experience applying DFM/DFA principles.

Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Experience with AS9102, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, or process validation.

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

Experience with automation, tooling, fixtures, or equipment development.

Experience with ERP systems such as M3 or similar platforms.

Compensation Range:

$110,000 - $120,000/year + bonus

We are committed to a high-performance culture of ownership, responsibility, and accountability, which will lead to breakthrough results in service for our customers and highly motivated employees.

ISC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Export Control Requirements (ITAR): This position requires access to controlled technical data. In accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, applicants must be a “U.S. Person,” which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees, or otherwise be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.