Humanoid
Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer
$150K–$190K
US, Boston, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including significant time in NPI roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
About the job
Establish and lead mechanical NPI practices, guiding humanoid robot hardware from concept and prototype builds through production readiness and scalable manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical NPI, including design-for-manufacturability reviews, build plans, test protocols, and readiness criteria.
- Develop manufacturing processes and quality practices; resolve build bottlenecks and defects.
- Source, qualify, and manage suppliers and contract manufacturers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including significant NPI experience.
- Track record taking products from concept through mass production; experience with DFM/DFA/DFT, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and quality methods such as FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, and SPC.
- Supplier management and contract-manufacturer line setup or scaling experience; willingness to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience in robotics, automation, or complex mechatronic products.
- Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems, NPI program management tools, Six Sigma or equivalent certification, or robotics hardware compliance requirements.
Pay
$150K–$190K USD per year (base salary)
Tools
DFM/DFA/DFT, GD&T, FMEA, 8D, SPC, PLM/ERP, UL, CE, ISO
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