Sr. NPD Engineer

Job title: Sr. NPD Engineer

About the Role The Sr. NPD Engineer leads new SPD development projects, driving product design from concept to mass production, and ensures on-time, on-cost, and on-quality product launches. This role reports to the Sr. NPD Manager and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust surge protection solutions from Dongguan.

What You'll Do

• Independently lead new SPD development projects to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality product launches as project manager and NPD Engineer.
• Drive product design from conceptual stage to design frozen, process frozen, product validation and mass production.
• Work out accurate product cost by analyzing BOM, process and tooling with inputs from manufacturing, process, and quality engineers to ensure profitability.
• Conduct technical and cost feasibility for new business opportunities.
• Design overvoltage protection SPD modules as per customer requirements.
• Conduct mechanical design using 2D/3D software and injection molding technology.
• Review customer’s circuit protection design and provide manufacturable & cost-effective solutions.
• Use tools such as FMEA and Risk Analysis to identify weak points in product design.
• Track new product trial runs and develop process flow.
• Summarize Lessons Learned documents after project completion.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor degree or above in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (prefer).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Mechanical design; SPD development and varistor development preferred.
• Proficient in 3D/2D software such as Solid Edge, ProE, SolidWorks; Inventor is a plus.
• Familiar with injection molding housing design and GD&T.
• Rich field application knowledge on electronic components (Varistor, GDT, Inductor, Sidactor, TCO, etc.).
• Able to independently lead new projects with proven management experience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to drive cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches.
• Good English in both oral and written.

Nice to Have

• Inventor proficiency is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package and a variety of benefits including Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Critical Illness and Medical insurance (plus retirement benefits in Japan).
• Development opportunities such as internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive workplace with growth opportunities.