NPI & Production Engineer

About the Role

HiSKY is looking for a hands-on Electronic NPI & Production Engineer to join our Operations team.

This role is responsible for leading the transition of electronic products from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring production readiness, product quality, and efficient manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate combines strong electronics engineering knowledge with practical, hands-on experience in production engineering, troubleshooting, and multidisciplinary systems integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring a smooth transition from R&D to production.
• Define, implement, and optimize manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing processes for electronic products and systems.
• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and subcontractors to ensure product manufacturability and production readiness.
• Review and maintain manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, assembly instructions, test procedures, and engineering drawings.
• Support PCB and PCBA manufacturing, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve technical and manufacturing issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN) and ensure proper integration into production processes.
• Support the development and implementation of production test equipment, fixtures, and testing procedures.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to internal production teams and external manufacturing partners (EMS).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Practical Electronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in NPI, electronics manufacturing and production engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in PCBA assembly processes, SMT manufacturing technologies and production equipment.
• Experience transferring electronic products from development to manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Experience with electronic testing, debugging, and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment.
• Hands-on experience with ATE, including prototype testing, adaptation and integration into production lines, and ongoing support in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, BOM management, and engineering change procedures.
• Experience working with subcontractors and EMS manufacturers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Very good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel abroad frequently.

Advantages

• Experience with RF and communication systems.
• Experience in the defense, aerospace, or satellite communication industries.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing quality requirements.
• Experience with Priority ERP.
• Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification processes.

Why Join HiSKY?

At HiSKY, you'll work on advanced satellite communication technologies designed for demanding operational environments.

You'll play a key role in bringing innovative electronic products from development into production, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!