NPI & Configuration Engineer

We are seeking an NPI & Configuration Engineer to lead the transition from design to scalable production, own configuration governance across all product lines, and ensure seamless alignment between R&D, Operations, and our international manufacturing partners. This role is key to building robust, well-controlled, and highly efficient production processes for XTEND’s next-generation platforms

Responsibilities:

Own, build, and maintain all production documentation, including BOMs, routings, product specifications, work instructions, assembly drawings, and variant structures.
Lead the full New Product Introduction (NPI) process from design to mass production.
Full ownership of configuration management across all product lines: structure, part numbering, revision governance, change control, and documentation.
Manage configuration alignment with global subsidiaries and partner sites, ensuring BOMs, revisions, and documentation remain synchronized across regions.
Lead cross-site configuration reviews and audits with international stakeholders (e.g., US, Singapore and additional partner locations).
Participate in design reviews, risk mitigation, and cross-functional decision-making during development stages.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering to define and optimize production procedures.

Requirements:

B.Sc. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
4+ years of hands-on experience in NPI and configuration management of complex multidisciplinary systems (drones, robotics, electro-mechanical hardware, lasers, electronics)-mandatory
Proven experience managing multi-configuration BOM structures, modular product architectures, and large-scale variant trees. -mandatory
Strong experience with ERP Priority
Technical background with hardware components, including writing work instructions, assembly documentation, and component replacement procedures.
Deep understanding of configuration governance, revision control, part numbering methodologies, and document management.
Independent, proactive, and highly structured mindset with the ability to own tasks end-to-end and manage multiple projects in parallel.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Excellent English (reading, writing, and speaking).
High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools; Excel is a strong advantage.

Nice to Have:

Experience with data-driven configuration, automation tools, PowerQuery, or Python.
UAV/drone industry experience.
Experience with production processes such as: SMT, Injection Molding