Staff NPI Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
116K-155K Annually
Senior level
Virtual Reality
The Role
As a Staff NPI Engineer, you will lead cross-functional collaboration and develop manufacturing processes for new optical display technologies. Responsibilities include risk management, vendor evaluation, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production transitions.
Summary Generated by Built In

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. 

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity 

As a Staff NPI Engineer within our Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for identifying critical requirements, understanding system sensitivities, developing execution strategies and mapping out key performance metrics necessary to achieve product goals. This role will report into the New Product Introduction (NPI) team and will act as a strategic partner across NPI engineering, research, product design, supply chain, product management, and manufacturing teams to tackle some of our biggest technical challenges. 

This is a highly visible cross-functional role transitioning new products from concept phase to production, while focusing on critical product differentiation and fiscal responsibility. Candidates must be highly innovative and enjoy working in a dynamic and creative environment. They must be engaged in all critical aspects of new product development:  concept, Business case development, Industrial Design, Detailed Design, EVT, DVT, PVT, Ramp, and delivery.  

Location: This position requires being fully on-site at our Plantation, FL (HQ) or Boulder, CO facility, to ensure seamless collaboration and hands-on support for daily operations. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.

What you’ll do 

  • Develop Manufacturing Processes – Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions for emerging optical display technologies, from concept through execution.
  • Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with internal teams, including Product Design and Optical Engineering, to define technology roadmaps, development strategies, and key milestone criteria.
  • Drive Manufacturing Solutions – Develop, prototype, and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transitions from new product introduction (NPI) to high-volume production.
  • Risk Management & Process Optimization – Conduct risk assessments, tradeoff analyses, and process experimentation to enhance manufacturing strategies and mitigate potential challenges.
  • Vendor Evaluation & Integration – Assess and collaborate with vendors, contract manufacturers, and supply chain partners to ensure process capability, quality standards, and production readiness.
  • Manufacturing Tool & Process Qualification – Design and qualify manufacturing tools, fixtures, and assembly aides to enhance production efficiency and scalability.
  • Product Readiness & Execution – Establish and refine product readiness strategies, execution processes, and transition requirements to achieve high-quality, high-yield manufacturing.
  • Data-Driven Design Feedback – Leverage production data, benchmarks, and performance analyses to inform design improvements and optimize cost, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

The experience you bring

  • 10+ years of experience in NPI and manufacturing engineering, ideally within the consumer electronics or optical systems industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field 
  • Proven experience in developing and deploying automated factory equipment and processes for high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on optical or precision assembly.
  • Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams to drive projects from concept to completion.
  • Proficiency in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA), process capability analysis (CPK/MSA), and statistical tools such as JMP or MATLAB.
  • Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design, including Creo (or equivalent) for part, process, and fixture development.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles to enhance efficiency and quality

It’s exciting if you also have

  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with optomechanical and systems engineering
  • Knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes, including testing and quality methods
  • Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional project teams

Additional Requirements

  • Flexibility for travel as needed (approximately 10-20%)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@magicleap.com". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to [email protected] for assistance.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing [email protected]. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. In addition to salary, Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus, equity, and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

US Base Salary Range

$116,000$155,000 USD

Top Skills

Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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The Company
HQ: Plantation, FL
1,200 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We’re about to experience a new paradigm in computing. Wearable augmented reality (AR) and increased connectivity will usher in the dawn of a new era, where the digital world and the physical world become one. For technological explorers—we have a unique opportunity to redefine how we interact with the world around us.

Magic Leap is creating a powerful augmented reality platform for enterprise. We deliver profound, positive impact for companies all over the world—helping them optimize workflows, improve productivity, and increase ROI.

Our AR technology enables global teams to collaborate remotely with co-presence, conduct better reviews aided by 3D visualization, and offer real-time remote expertise to frontline workers. We are empowering individuals to do their best work in ways that have never been possible before.

Our company vision is to amplify human potential. Our mission is to deliver enterprise a powerful tool for transformation—an augmented reality platform of great utility and simplicity. Achieving our goals requires passion and dedication. That’s why we’re committed to building and empowering a diverse team of incredibly talented people and fostering an inclusive culture through our values of unity, innovation, and user centricity.

Join us as we take the next great leap in computing.

Why Work With Us

At Magic Leap, you have the agency to make real change and learn organically by working alongside experts in your field on end-to-end AR solutions.

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