About Ascendion:

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life:

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change-makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: New Product Innovation Engineer

About the role:

Day to Day:

Collaboration with Design Teams:

• Work closely with design engineers to understand the product specifications and requirements.
• Provide feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM) and suggest improvements to enhance the assembly process.

Process Development:

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for new drone products.
• Implement efficient manufacturing workflows, considering cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and processes.

Prototyping and Validation:

• Oversee the creation of prototypes for new drone models.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of assembly processes to identify and resolve potential issues.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed specifications.
• Implement and monitor rigorous quality assurance protocols throughout the process.

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Work closely with the supply chain team to ensure the timely availability of components for drone products.
• Identify and address any supply chain issues that may impact production schedules.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality.

Qualifications:

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in NPI engineering, preferably in the drone or aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Location: Seattle, WA 98108 (100% Onsite)

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $40,000/year- $62,000/year. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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