{"id":2985685,"url":"https://alion.io/job/aurora-staff-npi-engineer","title":"Staff NPI Engineer","company":{"id":40481,"name":"Aurora Innovation","domain":"aurora.tech","url":"https://alion.io/company/aurora-tech","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mountain View, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":128000,"max_usd":251000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1340},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"FMEA","optional":true},{"name":"GD&T","optional":true},{"name":"Statistical Process Control","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-24T16:43:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T05:39:42Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":58,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":58},"description":"Who we are\nAurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.\nThe Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.\nAt Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.\nWhat we are looking for\nAurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff NPI Engineer.\nThe NPI Engineer is responsible for shepherding hardware from concept review to low-volume manufacturing. They guide design engineers in selecting appropriate manufacturing processes and are on the floor through each build to deliver finished vehicle integrations, electronic sensors and modules, and computers.\nIn this role, you will\nDrive manufacturing assembly and process initiatives for multiple Aurora modules across multiple builds and sustaining efforts in production\n\nEnsure end-to-end assembly process readiness for complex sensor pods systems at manufacturing partners.\n\nProvide feedback on manufacturing and service requirements, process control plans, and quality assurance. Develop hardware standards and process guidelines.\n\nDrive/Support control plans and necessary documentation to transfer HW from design to the production floor\n\nCreate, support, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, forms, records, checklists, process sequence/routing, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEAs, and other required manufacturing documentation\n\nAct as a liaison between the module, integration and electrical teams and cross-functional teams for planning, logistics, and ad hoc requests.\n\nYield analysis monitoring and drive continuous improvement initiatives for NPI production lines, ensure optimal yield and efficiency to achieve capacity and cost target.\n\nMaintain products’ quality by improving design and manufacturing process as well as equipment stability.\n\nProvide onsite engineering support: technical ownership and support for process or equipment issues.\n\nConduct multidisciplinary rapid problem-solving activities and propose solutions to both prototype and production manufacturing challenges, such as Design for Excellence (DFX) input, e.g., Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost/Procurement (DFC/DFP), Design for Inspection/Test (DFI/T), Design for Service/Repair/Maintenance (DFS/R/M)\n\nWork cross functionally with onsite Aurora and Contract Manufacturing teams\n\nCommunicate clearly both verbally and in writing for daily status and MFG initiatives\n\nAttend and report status at morning conference calls with Aurora team 2-3 times per week\n\nProvide feedback on manufacturing and service requirements, process control plans, and quality assurance. Develop hardware standards and design guidelines.\n\nOwn control plans, manufacturing BOM, and necessary documentation to transfer HW from design to the production floor, whether internal or external.\n\nReview data packages before they are released for manufacturing.\n\nSupport and guide the manufacturing team through all phases of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP); particularly the later phases associated with designing and developing the manufacturing process and validating the Process / Product (i.e., MSAs, production trial runs, Run @ Rate, PPAPs, control plans)\n\nResearch manufacturing fabrication and processes new to the company and guide design engineers on their use. Create Requests for Quotation/Proposal when necessary.\n\nAct as a liaison between the module, integration and electrical teams and cross-functional teams for planning, logistics, and ad hoc requests. Organize cross-functional design reviews.\n\nLead or participate in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment\n\nQuickly come-up-to speed on new technologies and engineering challenges\n\nWork with internal production and external Contract Manufacturers.\n\nInternational Travel 20-35%. Concentrated around line bring-up.\n\nEvening Conference calls with Contract Manufacturers in Asia 2-3 times a week.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum of 10 years experience in engineering role with experience working in high volume production environments.\n\nBonus points for experience in consumer electronics or the automotive industry.\n\nExperience with launching hardware products and the product life cycle, and selecting the right-sized process based on the needs of the program.\n\nExperience in relevant fields - optical alignment process development, optical interconnect, chip-to-chip coupling, and FAU alignment\n\nParticipate in the process of bringing up a new technology from the R&D stage to high volume manufacturing.\n\nProficient in SPC, 6 sigma, quality control process; good understanding of machine and process interactions.\n\nWe are seeking applicants who demonstrate the ability to work independently, deliver results promptly, communicate effectively, operate with a sense of urgency, and thrive in a fast-paced development and production environment.\n\nExperience with working with supply chain and vendors, bonus points for experience in design engineering and new product introduction.\n\nWorking knowledge of GD&T.\n\nExperience with 3D CAD and PDM/PLM, including Arena\n\nNeed to live in a high output constantly evolving environment wearing many hats that include everything from concepts to sustaining engineering.\n\nExtensive design experience that can be leveraged to successfully work with cross-functional partners like the internal design team and external Contract Manufacturers.\n\nDesirable Qualifications\nExperience in the automotive industry\n\nExperience with optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical assembly and manufacture.\n\nKnowledge in Flip Chip Packaging / multi-chip module/ hybrid bonding / Optical Connector Assembly/ Optical Connector to chip attach.\n\nHands-on experience working with packaging / bonding machines and optimizing process recipes.\n\nKnowledgeable in DFx, FMEA process, and failure analysis methodologies.\n\nExperience with materials, adhesives, thermal/mechanical interactions, and reliability considerations in optical hardware\n\nKnow-how of yield analysis and process cycle time reduction methodology.\n\nFor roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $139,000 - $247,000 per year. \nAurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.\nWorking at Aurora\nAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together - all without any jerks.\nWe believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy, and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.\nOurCareers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.\nOur commitment to safety\nAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.\nOur commitment to inclusion\nAurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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