NPI Engineer & Manufacturing

Rigaku Semiconductor Instruments is a leader in developing cutting-edge inspection and metrology solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industries. Our team is dedicated to advancing technology through innovative hardware and software, providing precise and reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our global clients.

Manufacturing & NPI Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing & NPI Engineer to lead the transition of complex machines from R&D to stable serial production.

This role owns the NPI process end-to-end and plays a key part in building a manufacturing-oriented Operations organization.

This is a high-impact role with real ownership over how products move from development to serial production.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead New Product Introduction from development to serial manufacturing
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in close collaboration with R&D
• Plan and execute pilot builds and production readiness reviews
• Build and maintain manufacturing documentation (assembly instructions, BOMs, routings, test procedures)
• Provide ongoing technical support to production and subcontractors
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or NPI
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience supporting production lines and working with subcontractors
• SolidWorks proficiency – mandatory
• Priority ERP experience – advantage
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills