Team Leader NPI
Location:
Rehovot, IL, IL
Job ID:
55375
Category:
Product & Engineering
At Stratasys, we're looking for an experienced NPI Team Lead to lead the successful introduction of innovative products from development into manufacturing.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in bringing innovative products from development into manufacturing, working in a highly multidisciplinary environment that combines mechanics, electronics, software, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
What You'll Do
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design readiness through production ramp-up.
- Collaborate closely with global R&D teams to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFX) and successful system integration.
- Own Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, and support Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) milestones.
- Ensure production readiness by managing BOMs, production documentation, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing files.
- Lead turnkey manufacturing activities with suppliers and subcontractors, both locally and globally.
- Drive manufacturability improvements, cost reduction initiatives, product revitalization, and lifecycle support.
- Serve as the primary technical interface between Operations and multidisciplinary R&D teams.
- Support production, field issues, customer escalations, and continuous product improvements.
- Develop engineering processes, standardize workflows, and mentor team members to ensure high execution quality and operational excellence.
What You'll Bring
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10 +years of engineering experience within a industrial, medical device, semiconductor, or complex multidisciplinary environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in NPI and manufacturing.
- 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience.
- Experience working in a highly multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
- Hands-on experience in mechanical design using SolidWorks.
- Experience creating and managing BOMs and engineering documentation.
- Experience working with PLM systems.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFX, product lifecycle management, and supplier management.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
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