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NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction) – Electronics Manufacturing
Barcelona, Spain | Hybrid
Bring Tomorrow's Products into Production
At Itron, innovation doesn't end in the lab. As an NPI Engineer, you will bridge R&D and Manufacturing, leading the industrialization of new electronic products from concept through production launch. Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality, you will ensure new products are delivered on time, at the right quality and at the right cost.
More than a manufacturing role, this is an opportunity to shape how future products are designed and brought to market. By collaborating with global teams and influencing design decisions early in the development cycle, you will help turn innovative ideas into scalable, reliable and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
What you'll do
Lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through production transfer.
Partner with R&D teams to improve manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
Coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs and production ramp-ups.
Drive DFM, DFA and PFMEA activities to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and EMS partners worldwide.
Manage BOMs, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product lifecycle changes.
Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
The challenges ahead
Ensure successful industrialization of next-generation electronic products.
Prepare manufacturing sites and EMS partners for seamless production launches.
Influence product design decisions before products reach production.
Coordinate stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality.
Strengthen and continuously improve Itron's NPI framework and best practices.
What we're looking for
8+ years of NPI or Manufacturing Engineering experience in electronics, RF products, metering, networking devices, embedded hardware, or similar regulated and high-reliability products.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience working within cross-functional product development teams.
Proven experience bringing products from concept to production, including prototyping, pilot builds and production ramp-up.
Strong knowledge of DFM, DFA, FMEA and manufacturing process development.
Exposure to international manufacturing environments and EMS partners.
Familiarity with BOM management, ERP/PLM systems, and engineering change management.
Comfortable collaborating with global stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
APQP, PPAP, PFMEA or Lean Six Sigma certification/experience is a plus.
Curious, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment.
Fluency in English.
Who you are
Beyond your technical expertise, you are collaborative, curious and able to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and regions. You enjoy solving complex industrial challenges and turning new technologies into successful production realities.
Depending on your experience, this role is expected to offer between €46,000 and €56,000 annually. We review compensation regularly to remain competitive in the market.
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [email protected].
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