gener8 · 11 hours ago
Director, New Product Introduction (NPI)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expGener8 is a company that specializes in engineering design services and manufacturing for the life science and medical industries. The Director of NPI Engineering leads the introduction of new products from concept through production launch, ensuring that products meet quality, cost, and schedule targets while managing cross-functional teams and processes.
ManufacturingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the NPI strategy, aligning engineering, operations, and business goals
Establish and refine NPI processes and phase-gate methodologies (e.g., PDP and PLM workflows)
Define organizational structure, resource plans, and skill development to support growth
Lead cross-functional teams through the full NPI lifecycle: concept validation, prototyping, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot builds, ramp-up, and full production
Own project timelines, budgets, risk management, and executive reporting
Ensure design intent, manufacturability, reliability, and compliance requirements are translated into production-capable solutions
Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT reviews with design engineering teams
Oversee the development of process flows, PFMEAs, work instructions, and production tooling requirements
Ensure manufacturing lines, equipment, and test systems are ready for pilot and volume builds
Collaborate with Supply Chain and suppliers to ensure component readiness, process capability, and manufacturability
Support vendor selection, qualification, and development for new technologies and components
Partner with Quality to define validation plans, reliability testing, and regulatory documentation
Ensure pilot builds meet quality standards, yield targets, and product performance requirements
Identify opportunities to improve cost, time-to-market, and product robustness
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives within the NPI organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in product development or manufacturing engineering, including 5+ years in NPI leadership roles
Proven success launching complex hardware or electro-mechanical products into production
Deep understanding of DFM principles, manufacturing processes, reliability engineering, and quality systems
Strong program management skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and stakeholder management
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
STD, LTD
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Referral program
Company
gener8
Gener8 is an electronic manufacturing company providing electronic, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software design services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Chatfield
Global Vice President of Operations
David Klein
Founder
Recent News
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Startup Around
2023-03-16
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