NPI Mechanical Engineer

Applications: https://www.lowental-hybrid.com/job-list

Engineering | Full-time | Rehovot, Israel

A leading company developing advanced hybrid propulsion systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is seeking an NPI Mechanical Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is a hands-on NPI role with direct responsibility for transitioning products from development to serial production, both in-house and with subcontractors. The NPI Mechanical Engineer plays a central role in product industrialization, documentation control, engineering change management, and multidisciplinary system integration.

Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from development through production.

Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Build, maintain, and control Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including:

            •           Assembly instructions

            •           Test procedures

            •           Validation and verification reports

Execute product validation and qualification tests.

Support system integration and production ramp-up activities.

Troubleshoot product performance issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.

Work closely with R&D, electronics, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – mandatory.

3–5 years of relevant industry experience in NPI, product industrialization, or production engineering – mandatory.

High level of English (written and spoken) – mandatory.

Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams – mandatory.

Experience in startup or fast-growing technology companies – advantage.

Experience in UAV companies and/or military-grade products – strong advantage.

Strong CAD experience, preferably SolidWorks – advantage.

Knowledge of electrical boards and electronic system integration – advantage.

Hands-on engineering approach with readiness for lab and integration work.

Strong understanding of structured NPI and change management processes.

Ability to manage configuration control and technical documentation rigorously.

System-level thinking and multidisciplinary integration capability.

Methodical troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

High ownership, responsibility, and execution discipline.

Clear and effective technical communication within cross-functional teams.

A central NPI engineering role with real impact on transitioning advanced hybrid propulsion systems from development to serial production, supporting next-generation aerospace and defense UAV platforms.