NPI Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

The Engineer, Manufacturing  is responsible for leading manufacturing readiness for product launch in manufacturing. The Engineer, Manufacturing ’s scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end production process of new products (material preparation, assembly, and shipment preparation).

What You’ll Do

• Review pre-production and mass production BOMs for accuracy
• Perform BOM optimization analysis and drive improvements with engineering teams
• Interpret engineering specifications and product topographies into manufacturing work instructions
• Coordinate first article / golden sample builds and drive resolution of technical design issues and part quality issues
• Identify “disruptor” products and engage manufacturing engineering & manufacturing management in the development of unique processes and procedures
• Drive New, Unique, Different, Difficult (NUDD) evaluations and provide recommendations to manufacturing engineering for process changes, tooling upgrades, and
• Develop and implement a Manufacturing Readiness Review program which ties the key pieces of factory readiness into a stakeholder driven phase gate review
• Design and manage the PPAP workflow and implement new procedures to support a more robust NPI process
• Provide technical support to manufacturing engineering and manufacturing training teams during SOP development; provide training where required
• Represent manufacturing in customer reviews of first article builds and engage with engineering to make adjustments based on customer feedback
• Drive manufacturing risk assessments such as DFM and PFMEA

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline required (mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred)
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred
• Experience with continuous improvement / lean programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $60,750 to $81,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.