HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI
Job ID: 88384
Position Type: Full-time with HCLTech
Location: Santa Clara, CA
New Product Introduction Leadership
- Lead mechanical DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities for complex robotic assemblies and subsystems, identifying and resolving manufacturing constraints with a sense of urgency
- Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases involving 100+ mechanical components
- Drive cross-functional NPI reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
- Create and execute NPI project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization
- Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures for precision robotic mechanisms
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, NPI records, LHRs, and Quality System requirements
- Apply lean manufacturing principles in production processes to reduce/eliminate waste and increase productivity
- Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
- Monitor, coach, and mentor junior engineers and technicians on manufacturing best practices
Electromechanical Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
- Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
- Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
- Collect data and analyze process performance and capabilities for company products, including new products and products already in production
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Establish strong working relationships with R&D, Development Engineering, QA, and Production departments to design, develop, test, document, and implement processes, tooling, and fixtures
- Support and work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they impact production
- Identify process requirements, advise and support operations management, and implement equipment and fixtures needed for process development and manufacturing efforts
- Maintain attention to detail while moving at pace, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated progression of responsibility
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Strong manufacturing engineering background in BOM structure, process documentation (MPI, DHR, MES), and PFMEA
- Experience with robotic systems, precision mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies strongly preferred
- Medical device industry experience preferred; proven track record in NPI environments highly valued
- Electromechanical Systems: Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains
- CAD Proficiency: Expert-level skills in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis
- Manufacturing Processes: Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures
- Documentation: Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices
- Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments (4-8 units/month scale)
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification with demonstrated application
- Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $48.00 per hour
Pay Range Maximum: $51.32 per hour
HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
Compensation and Benefits
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
