
Sr New product introduction (NPI) engineering
Required skills
- NPI
- manufacturing
- process development
- new product introduction
- Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- machining
- injection molding
- sheet metal fabrication
Nice to have
- Master’s degree
- Six Sigma
- Green Belt
- Black Belt
- regulated industry
- medical devices
Role summary
Lenovo is seeking a Sr. New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and 4+ years of experience. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and validating manufacturing processes, managing suppliers and contract manufacturers, preparing documentation, conducting DFM reviews, and driving continuous improvement. Proficiency in CAD, PLM tools, and root cause analysis is required. Experience in regulated industries, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP/MRP systems, and statistical analysis tools are preferred.
Why Work at Lenovo
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Description and Requirements
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth product introductions.
- Manufacturing Process Development: Design, validate, and implement new manufacturing processes, tooling, and test fixtures.
- Supplier and Manufacturing Management: Collaborate with contract manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers to develop and optimize custom parts and production processes.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Prepare documentation such as bills of materials (BOMs), control plans, and work instructions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Risk Management: Conduct design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, evaluate risks, and implement mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement activities, analyze production performance metrics, and provide technical support to the manufacturing floor.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
4 plus years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or new product introduction (NPI)
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly
Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers in a high-mix, low- to mid-volume production environment
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and engineering documentation systems (e.g., PLM tools like Agile, Windchill)
Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and ability to lead design reviews with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related engineering or technical discipline
Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Experience launching hardware products in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics)
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
Hands-on experience supporting production line setups, validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and ramp-ups
General Information
Req # 100016848 Career area: Engineering Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Whitsett Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Additional Locations: * United States of AmericaSample Lenovo interview questions
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Clone an Undirected Graph Clone an undirected graph. Input: adjList = [[]] Output: [[]] Explanation: Creates a new, deeply cloned graph containing only one single node with zero connected neighbors.
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Iterator over a Binary Search Tree Implement an iterator over a binary search tree. Input: root = [7,3,15,null,null,9,20], calls: next(), hasNext(), next() Output: 3, TRUE, 7 Explanation: The iterator yields the smallest value (3), confirms more nodes exist, then properly yields the next in-order value (7).
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