New Product Introduction / Product Industrialization Engineer

About the role

As a New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Industrialization Engineer at Bliq, you will transform product designs into scalable, manufacturable solutions. You will own the hardware supply chain from component selection through production launch, collaborating closely with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end NPI process, moving projects from prototype to volume production.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify hardware components (sensors, LiDAR, routers, antennas, domain controllers, electromechanical parts) against technical, quality, cost, and supply‑chain criteria.
• Build and continuously improve a supplier network capable of rapid product development and large‑scale production.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, lead times, and manufacturing agreements while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Plan material availability for engineering builds, pilot runs, and mass production, developing inventory and sourcing strategies that minimize OPEX and risk.
• Detect supply bottlenecks early and implement mitigation plans, including alternate sourcing.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to launch new products on schedule.

Required profile

• University degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of hardware systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or production environments.
• Proven ability to evaluate trade‑offs across performance, manufacturability, cost, quality and supply‑chain risk.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.

Required skills

• Sensors
• LiDAR
• Routers
• Antennas
• Domain controllers
• Electromechanical components
• ERP systems