NPI Engineer

Flytrex is revolutionizing on-demand delivery in the US suburbs, using drones to deliver food and retail directly to customers’ backyards. Together with partners such as Doordash & Jersey Mike’s, we’re turning science fiction into reality.

We are looking for a seasoned and hands-on NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in central Tel Aviv. In this critical role, you will be the bridge between our innovative R&D team and our manufacturing partners, ensuring our cutting-edge drone systems can be produced reliably, efficiently, and at scale.

What You'll Do

As our NPI Engineer, you will own the process of transitioning complex electro-mechanical products from the prototype stage to volume production. You will work closely with our R&D team and contract manufacturers to ensure our designs are optimized for manufacturability and our production lines are robust and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the transition of electronics and mechanics projects from prototype phases to successful volume production.
Collaborate with R&D on accepting, managing and versioning design & manufacturing documentation and materials (BOMs, drawings, schematics, assembly manuals, production testing protocols, testing jigs and software), ensuring consistency, completeness, applicability and qualification for production.
Oversee pilot runs and production ramp-up, proactively identifying and resolving any manufacturing or quality issues.
Design and qualify production jigs, fixtures, and other tools required for assembly and testing.
Collaborate with R&D to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles from the early stages of development.
Serve as the primary technical liaison with contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers.

Requirements:

A BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or convince us that you don’t need it).
Practical experience with small and large-batch production of PCBA and electronic modules.
Practical familiarity with electronic components, their parameters, packages, methods of assembly and appropriateness of part replacements.
Strong familiarity with modern engineering drawing, GD&T, and documentation practice, manufacturing processes, and CAD data formats.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Altium Designer – an advantage.
Practical experience of at least 5 years in an NPI or Manufacturing Engineering role.
Proven, hands-on experience taking complex electro-mechanical products from design to mass production.
Deep familiarity with BOM structuring, DFM/DFA principles, and creating manufacturing documentation.
Strong experience working with and managing contract manufacturers and external suppliers.
Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and outside one's own work group.
Experience with ERP/PLM systems – an advantage.
Familiarity with robotics systems– an advantage.