New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer (m/w/x)

Thorlabs
📍 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 01, 2026

Job Description

Your Mission:

As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer (m/w/x) in the field of photonics, you are the link for the successful transfer of a new product from an idea to a mass-market product in manufacturing. In addition to introducing new products, you will also ensure compliance with LEAN manufacturing principles such as 5S, DFA, DFM and Kaizen, regardless of whether you are setting up a new production machine or developing a Jig for assembling products within the manufacturing process.

  • Coordinate activities for the transfer of new products into manufacturing.
  • Close collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing and quality as part of the project lifecycle and post release of a product.
  • Ensure PPAP compliance, including First Article Inspection (FAI).
  • DFM and DFA analysis with manufacturing & engineering to meet LEAN manufacturing requirements.
  • Development and implementation of new pro...

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Job Details

  • Location Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Engineers
  • Posted Date June 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 11, 2026