Job Summary: We are seeking an NPI Engineer to execute industrialization and new product launch activities, ensuring manufacturing processes are ready for mass production and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead new product industrialization and launch (NPI). 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in implementing changes. 3. Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction. Location: Barcelona, Spain Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.**Thales Cybersecurity \& Digital Identity** is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a broad portfolio of products, software and services built upon two core technologies: digital identity and data protection. Due to increased activity, we are looking for an **NPI Engineer**, based in **Parets del Vallès, Barcelona**. As part of the **NPI (New Product Introduction) Team**, you will be responsible for: * Executing industrialization and new product launch (NPI) activities for SIM and SMD products, ensuring manufacturing processes are properly prepared, validated and ready for mass production. * Providing technical support during product start-ups, participating in the preparation, execution and stabilization of new references and/or lines, following defined priorities and guidelines. * Implementing engineering and process changes in existing products, ensuring the latest product versions, materials and processes are correctly applied on the shop floor. * Conducting industrial trials, validations and ramp-ups (initial samples, Product Validation Runs, Run-at-Rate), analyzing quality and performance results and proposing technical actions when required. * Providing technical support to the Studio team, particularly regarding pre-press, materials, color proof, artworks, stationery and card body design, ensuring industrial feasibility, visual quality and compliance with product requirements. * Collaborating with cross-functional areas such as Production, Quality, Logistics, Development and Studio to ensure smooth introduction of new products and correct implementation of changes. * Performing technical analyses of line capacity and flexibility, providing data and scenarios to support planning and decision-making. * Supporting internal and external audits related to product launches and processes, ensuring proper preparation of technical evidence and implementation of corrective actions. * Contributing to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives through technical analysis, industrial validation and proposals for process and material optimization. * Monitoring technical KPIs during launch and stabilization phases (First Pass Yield, Lead Time, visual quality, material performance) and reporting conclusions to the Coordinator. **Experience, Knowledge and Skills** * Experience in industrialization and new product launch (NPI) engineering within manufacturing environments. * **Advanced Spanish and English** * Knowledge of industrial processes for SIM and SMD products, including process routes, materials and validations. * Experience in executing product start-ups, ramp-up and stabilization in production. * Knowledge and application of engineering and process change management (Engineering Change / Process Change). * Ability to conduct industrial trials and validations (initial samples, Product Validation Runs, Run-at-Rate). * Experience in analyzing line capacity and flexibility, providing technical data for planning. * Knowledge of pre-press, materials, color proof, artwork and stationery/card body, with focus on industrial feasibility. * Ability to work with technical KPIs such as First Pass Yield, Lead Time, visual quality and material performance. * Basic knowledge of quality systems and compliance applicable to production and NPI. * Ability to work in a structured, analytical and technically execution-oriented manner. * Capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Logistics, Development, Studio). * Prior experience in regulated or certified environments (ISO, IATF/VDA or others). * Knowledge of printing, packaging and personalization processes. * Experience in industrial cost reduction and process optimization. * Knowledge of graphic design or pre-press tools (packaging, artwork, color validation). * Experience in direct technical support to the Studio team during new product launches. * Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, PDCA, 5 Whys). * Experience participating in internal or external audits of industrial processes. * Ability to document processes, lessons learned and post-launch standardization. * Strong technical communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders. **What We Offer?** * Flexible compensation (meal vouchers and social benefits: childcare, training, etc.) * Life insurance * Partially subsidized health insurance * Various work-life balance services * Savings club Thales is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!