Manager NPI & CPE

Manager NPI & CPE
Location:

Rehovot, IL, IL

Job ID: 54640
Category: Product & Engineering

R&D Engineering Manager - PolyJet 3D Printing Business Unit

As a member of the PolyJet 3D printing business unit, the R&D Engineering Manager is responsible for managing both the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Current Product Engineering (CPE) teams, comprising five engineers.

Leadership & Management Skills

Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to mentor and coach team members for professional growth.
Drive reduction in time-to-market for new products.
Improve production yield and reduce cost through engineering initiatives.

NPI Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate with local and international R&D teams on design for manufacturability (DFM) and implementation of new products in the production line.
Monitor and collaborate with R&D project managers, system engineers, and designers to optimize designs for operational needs.
Optimize and manage design changes for contract manufacturing and full turnkey solutions (Design for Excellence - DFX).
Manage and oversee turnkey activities for system and subunit assembly, both locally and internationally.
Conduct Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes to ensure system quality, manufacturability, and continuous improvement.
Manage subcontractors for assembly lines and mechanical/electromechanical parts manufacturing.
Define product integration processes and ensure alignment with production capabilities.
Own the creation and maintenance of product documentation, including Product/Production files, Bill of Materials (BOM), jigs, and tool designs.
Develop workflows and protocols; provide tactical direction and support for NPI and mechanical engineering programs.
Lead, manage, and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) processes for new products and assemblies.
Represent Engineering at Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM) gates and product management forums.

CPE Responsibilities

Improve quality, reliability, and serviceability by redesigning sub-units of existing systems.
Design new jigs and fixtures to enhance current product performance and manufacturability.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives through hardware redesigns.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for field support of current products.
Support revitalization and enhancement of existing products.
Manage End-of-Life (EOL) and second-source qualification activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with local and international R&D teams on DFM and implementation of existing products in production.
Work closely with R&D project managers, system engineers, and designers to optimize designs for operational efficiency.
Optimize and manage design changes for contract manufacturing and full turnkey solutions (DFX).
Provide ongoing support to production lines and customer support teams, including escalation management.
Lead, manage, and execute FAI processes for updated assemblies.
Serve as the technical liaison between Operations and R&D teams (Software, Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering).

Essential Education, Skills, and Experience

BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering – required; MSc in Mechanical or Systems Engineering – preferred.
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in mechanical design or R&D engineering roles.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical or production engineering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.
Proven ability to present technical information and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and environments.
Experience with manufacturing technologies such as plastic molding, extrusion, casting, etc. – preferred.
Proven experience leading DFX processes.
Proficiency in CAD software – SolidWorks preferred.
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools – Agile preferred.