5+ years of NPI or hardware product engineering experience (PCB, server, AI compute, networking, or electronics hardware), with a proven track record introducing complex products through EVT, DVT, and PVT with JDM/ODM or contract manufacturers. Own product NPI from EVT through DVT and PVT, driving product readiness, quality, and schedule at each stage gate, and lead first article inspections, qualification reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews with JDM/ODM partners.