Senior NPI Engineer

Role Overview

• Support our growing Aviation initiatives
• Add to and build up the NPI team to launch new products and sustain existing designs at all stages of their lifecycle
• Integral in supporting new and existing contract manufacturers to qualify designs for mass production
• Set up assembly & test flows, drive root-cause/corrective action plans to recover devices stranded in quarantine
• Manage continuous improvement to increase efficiencies and lower costs in production
• Own the NPI cycle for quality-of-life design changes to support the vitality of our existing products
• Travel up to 25%

Requirements

• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• At least 5-7 years of experience in NPI, HW Production/Manufacturing, or similar functional roles, particularly in Aviation or UAS products
• Knowledge and experience with Mobile, IoT, Imaging, or battery-operated devices’ assembly process and testing
• Experience with manufacturing process development and improvement in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working with contract manufacturers
• Broad technical competence across relevant engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, etc.)
• A deep understanding of the development cycle as a process and a discipline – the ability to drive first principles and maintain focus on goals during constant change, learning, and new analysis.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including injection molding, PCBA fabrication, cable over-molding, etc.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and drive for timely project success
• Has brought multiple UAS products to market (Nice to have)
• Can read schematic diagrams and PCB documentation (Nice to have)
• Has developed and implemented test solutions for new products, including software and hardware (Nice to have)
• Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) of PCB and electronic components production (Nice to have)
• Knowledge and experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to design aids and/or fixtures for manufacturing or testing (Nice to have)
• Knowledge and experience in using Altium for test fixture circuit design (Nice to have)
• Knowledge and experience in optics and image test and analysis (Nice to have)
• Proven track record bringing products from a prototyping and conception phase all the way through mass production (Nice to have)

Tech Stack

• Assembly
• IoT

Benefits

• Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
• Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
• Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
• Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
• Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
• Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
• ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today
• Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
• WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
• Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.