Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a NPI Manufacturing Engineer!! 

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Job ID: 52574

HID Global’s engineering center in Eden Prairie, MN, includes the development team responsible for the full desktop card printer portfolio, as well as other engineering teams. HID Global is seeking a NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join its Manufacturing Engineering team. The position focuses primarily on new product introduction, including production process development for electromechanical products, production verification testing, process documentation, and the preparation of detailed work instructions.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Secure Issuance (SI): 

Secure Issuance, part of HID Global, offers the world’s broadest and most sophisticated portfolio of card printers, laser engravers, encoders and software. For more than 25 years, organizations across a variety of industries — from enterprise corporations and government agencies to financial institutions and universities — have relied on HID Global Secure Issuance for the custom personalization and issuance of secure identity credentials and financial cards. With a history of pioneering patented technologies and expertise, business integrity and long-standing customer confidence, HID Global is a global leader in secure card issuance innovation. 

As our NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Leading manufacturing industrialization of new products from concept through production launch and stabilization with contract manufacturers.
• Developing manufacturing processes, process flows, workstation layouts, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production methods.
• Developing and releasing work instructions, standard work, process specifications, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Planning and executing engineering, pilot, validation, and pre-production builds.
• Establishing manufacturing readiness criteria and closing gaps before production release.
• Collecting and analyzing manufacturing and process performance data, including yield, cycle time, process capability, defects, and trends, and communicating results and recommended actions.
• Representing Manufacturing Engineering at phase-gate and launch-readiness reviews.
• Serving as a Manufacturing Engineering escalation point for global fulfillment centers and contract manufacturers, supporting the resolution of complex production, quality, yield, and process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Developing PFMEAs, control plans, process validation activities, capability studies, and manufacturing risk mitigation plans.
• Leading DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering and contract manufacturers, identifying manufacturing risks, and driving design and process improvements before design and production release.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements that support global production processes and yield improvements.
• Leading production ramp activities, monitoring manufacturing performance, and completing formal transitions to sustaining manufacturing operations.
• Providing hands-on manufacturing engineering support during initial production.
• Coordinating manufacturing activities with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operations, Test Engineering, Product Management, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Leading resolution of manufacturing issues using structured root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Developing manufacturing cost estimates and tooling, equipment, and capital requirements for new products; tracking expenditures and supporting cost reduction initiatives throughout industrialization and ramp.
• Supporting Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects and workshops.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a minimum of 10 years of equivalent relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, or a related technical field.
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS or equivalent CAD software to design and document mechanical assembly tooling, fixtures, gauges, and functional test equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering, NPI, industrialization, or related engineering experience supporting electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience transitioning new products from engineering development through pilot production, process validation, production launch, and volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles, manufacturing process development, PFMEA, root-cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions,  production layouts, labor standards, and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot interactions among mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, motors, firmware/software, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong project-management, problem-solving, communication (both verbally and written), and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sourcing, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience with thermal printing, dye-sublimation printing, card printing, or related printing technologies is preferred.
• Experience with precision electromechanical products incorporating motors, rollers, gears, belts, sensors, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and embedded electronics is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing test systems and product-level functional testing is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and process-capability analysis is preferred.
• Experience working with international suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing transfers and multi-site NPI launches is preferred.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, such as Arduino or equivalent platforms, and Linux operating systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP, Agile PLM, or equivalent ERP/product lifecycle management systems is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. 
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID, it is uncommon for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range. Final compensation decisions depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

The base salary in the United States is $90,000 to $120,000.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process or have questions about HID's use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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