Staff NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)

Location: Santa Ana, California; onsite in the office 5 days per week

Salary: $125,000–$169,000 per year, with potential eligibility for bonuses, commissions, or other compensation.

Company

hirify.global provides grading, authentication, vaulting, and sales services for trading cards, autographs, comics, coins, video games, tickets, and memorabilia through brands including PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

What you will do

• Own the global part qualification process, improve cycle time, and remove bottlenecks.
• Lead injection molding tool set implementation from kickoff through production release.
• Manage design transfers to domestic and international suppliers and offices.
• Partner with product development and operations on NPI handoffs from DFM through first article.
• Define global NPI standards and build repeatable playbooks across supplier sites.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or product launches in high-precision, high-volume environments.
• Experience managing large-scale injection molding tooling programs.
• Fluency in PPAP, FAI, GD&T, and supplier qualification processes.
• Strong cross-functional project management skills and the ability to manage global suppliers against schedule and quality commitments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with ultrasonic welding.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees and ten company-paid holidays for regular full-time employees.
• Employee discounts on selected grading services and team events.

Hiring process

• Video interviews require cameras to be on; some interview steps may take place by phone.
• The final stages may include an onsite interview at the company’s discretion.