Sr. NPD Engineer

TL;DR

Sr. NPD Engineer (SPD/Surge Protection): Independently lead new SPD development projects from concept through design freeze, validation, and mass production with an accent on product design, cost feasibility, and manufacturability. Focus on engineering work using 2D/3D tools, injection molding design, and risk methods (FMEA/Risk Analysis) to deliver on time, on cost, and on quality.

Location: Dongguan

Company

hirify.global is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company focused on safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy.

What you will do

• Independently lead new SPD development projects as both project manager and NPD engineer to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality product launch.
• Drive product design from conceptual stage to design frozen, process frozen, product validation, and mass production.
• Analyze BOM, process, and tooling inputs to estimate accurate product cost and ensure sufficient product profitability.
• Conduct technical and cost feasibility for new business opportunities.
• Design overvoltage protection SPD modules per customer requirements and review customer circuit protection designs for manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.
• Use FMEA and risk analysis to identify and counter weak points; track trial runs and produce process flow; document lessons learned after project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, with preferred experience in Surge Protection Device (SPD) and varistor development.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D software (Solid Edge/ProE/SolidWorks; Inventor is a plus).
• Familiarity with injection molding housing design and GD&T.
• Strong field knowledge of electronic components such as varistor, GDT, inductor, sidactor, and TCO.
• Good English in oral and written communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package and benefits including medical insurance and term life/accidental death & dismemberment/critical illness coverage.
• Retirement benefits in Japan (as mentioned in the posting).
• Development opportunities such as internal Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Flexible work arrangements and performance-based incentives (as mentioned in the posting).