Hardware Integration and NPI Engineering Operations Lead

Hardware Integration & NPI Engineering Operations Lead at HYVE Solutions to drive system and rack-level integration, qualification, and execution from hardware bring-up through NPI builds. Own end-to-end integration readiness and ensure a seamless transition from engineering to manufacturing with strong execution rigor. Hands-on technical leader who aligns cross-functional teams, closes design-to-manufacturing gaps, and delivers predictable, high-quality builds. Core responsibilities include driving engineering deliverables across hardware integration, manufacturing process development, NPI, and production ramp; ensuring alignment across HW, MFG Test, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development; planning and tracking manufacturing process development activities (BOM, process documentation, build readiness); tracking pre-production and pilot builds and enabling smooth transition to volume; quickly resolving roadblocks related to material availability, line scheduling, and technical issues; triaging escalations impacting build execution and program timelines; driving ownership clarity across functions; leading execution reviews and leadership updates. Qualifications and skills include a bachelor’s or master’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or relevant experience; experience in hardware integration, system engineering, or NPI manufacturing process development and transfer to mass production; strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle; hands-on production problem-solving; and proven leadership across cross-functional hardware engineering and manufacturing teams. Also demonstrates clear communication, cross-functional alignment, technical leadership, and the ability to influence across sites. The posting references Hyve Solutions as a US-based manufacturing partner and mentions TD SYNNEX Corporation as parent, with emphasis on diverse, inclusive employment and production-focused capabilities in AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. Keywords reflect the role responsibilities and domain context for searchability and discovery, including hardware integration, NPI, manufacturing process development, cross-functional leadership, pre-production, pilot builds, and ramp to mass production, among others, as stated in the job description and company context as provided.