Job Description
NPI Engineering Specialist
Job Location:  San Giovanni Valdarno
Department:  NPI assembly OVH
Work Model:  On Site
Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Req ID:  1649
We are looking for a motivated NPI Engineering Specialist to join our team in San Giovanni Valdarno (Arezzo), playing a key role in new product introduction and the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes.

 

Your Responsibilities

 

  • Act as the main interface between R&D and Operations to orchestrate structured technical feedback to global R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams during the New Products Introduction (NPI) phase
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional NPI activities between R&D and Operations to ensure seamless product industrialization
  • Be directly involved in shopfloor-based product development, supporting and monitoring assembly and build activities across all NPI phases
  • Recommend and implement improvement projects, applying lean principles and digital solutions to optimize NPI processes
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to enhance manufacturability, standardization, and achieve cost targets
  • Assess alternative components and review technical solutions to address quality and sourcing challenges
  • Validate Manufacturing BOM (from Engineering BOM), electrical schematics and mechanical drawings ensuring robust configuration management for both new and existing products
  • Initiate and support change management activities on existing products, ensuring technical and documentation accuracy and completeness

 

Your Background

 

  • Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical Aerospace) or equivalent 4-5 years of experience in product development organizations
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams within multicultural environments
  • Fluency in English and Italian, with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving
  • Experience in NPI and industrialization of complex products is a plus
  • Knowledge of fast prototyping solutions (Additive manufacturing e.g. 3D printing) is a plus

 

What’s in it for you?

 

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast-growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

 

About ABB E-Mobility

 

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R&D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it.

 
 

 

Information at a Glance

Operations

Welcome to Operations, where strategic supply chain management and operational excellence meet. Our teams focus on supply chain strategy, vendor partnerships, and KPI tracking to ensure cost-effective operations. We manage transitions to mass production and fulfill European and North American demand from our factories in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy and Phoenix, USA whilst optimizing the global value chain. Within Operations advanced capabilities drive quality standards and continuous improvement, while HSE ensures safety and environmental compliance. Warranty management and PMO lead operational projects aligned with strategic goals.