--- title: 'Mechanical NPI Engineering Lead at D-Fend Solutions' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-npi-engineering-lead-d-fend-solutions-raanana-nmhjq7zqbhcc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Mechanical NPI Engineering Lead at D-Fend Solutions - **Company:** D-Fend Solutions - **Location:** Raanana, Center District - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/d-fendsolutions/4aa385ad-77da-4b39-851e-013a9643e268 ## Job description At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats. As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability. Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies. We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation. Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer place. Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace. Job Summary: As the Mechanical NPI Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading the transition of complex multidisciplinary hardware products from R&D design and development phase to successful mass production across local and global Contract Manufacturers (CMs). You will act as the primary mechanical technical point of contact, managing New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, stabilizing mechanical tolerances for new hardware platforms, auditing 3D CAD vs. 2D drawing configuration accuracy, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, Procurement, Configuration Control, and System Validation) to ensure high-yield, repeatable manufacturing. Main Responsibilities: - Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) mechanical activities for new hardware products, overseeing the entire process from R&D handoff through prototype builds (Prototype Lab) to design to mass production. Develop standardized "Copy-Exact" mechanical manufacturing packages for global production lines. - Audit, reconcile, and synchronize 3D CAD models (SolidWorks) with 2D production drawings prior to line release, resolving dimensional, thermal, enclosure fit, and color/finish stack-up discrepancies. - Develop and optimize mechanical manufacturing processes, creating detailed engineering assembly instructions (MIs). Lead Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews for stamped, extruded, machined metal, plastic injection, and enclosure parts. - Drive formal First Article Inspection (FAI) processes for all mechanical parts and enclosures in strict collaboration with QA. Author and process Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECR/ECO) in the company PLM system. - Lead the design, validation, and certification of industrial product packaging and shipping enclosures. - Act as the technical focal point, collaborating with R&D, production, quality assurance, System Validation, and supply chain teams. - Support and lead the design, procurement, and manufacturing of production assembly jigs and alignment fixtures for the production line, working in coordination with external mechanical design consultants and machine shops. - Support the assembly of mechanical prototypes in the internal Prototype Lab, bridging R&D Mechanical Architecture and Configuration Control. - Manage mechanical vendors and local/global CMs. Support mechanical vendor qualification and second-sourcing initiatives in coordination with Procurement. Required Skills & Qualifications: - B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field from a recognized university. - Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience as a Mechanical NPI Engineer or Mechanical Product Lead in a multidisciplinary high-tech hardware company. - Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks- Mandatory), including advanced surface modeling, sheet metal, GD&T,  and creating strict 2D technical engineering documentation. - Experience with NPI processes, PLM systems and ECO/ECR workflows. - Experience in a high-tech company with multidisciplinary products and contract manufacturing - Proven ability to write clear assembly and test instructions (MIs/ATPs) and technical documentation in English. - Deep knowledge of production processes, metal fabrication (CNC, sheet metal, die-casting), plastic injection molding, thermal management, (QMS) and work on a production line. - Proven experience executing formal FAI (First Article Inspection) and DFx methodologies. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage long-term projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams to drive progress and solve problems on the production line. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Additional Qualifications: - Direct experience with global Transfer of Technology (ToT) and Copy-Exact line setups at Tier-1 EMS sites abroad. - Familiarity with mechanical component sourcing and second-sourcing part qualifications. - Familiarity with multidisciplinary systems, structural enclosures, and connector/harness strain relief. - Previous experience as a Mechanical NPI Engineer in a scaling hardware company. - Willingness to travel to Contract Manufacturer sites abroad as required during NPI pilot runs (approx. 10–15%). ## About D-Fend Solutions ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: D-Fend Solutions is the leading provider of RF cyber-driven, non-kinetic, AI-enhanced counter-drone takeover technology that detects, takes over, and safely lands rogue drones in sensitive environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C funded) - **Headquarters**: Ra'anana, Israel (with presence in the US, UK, and Japan) - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Counter-drone / Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) defense technology; classified under Defense and Space Manufacturing - **Target customers**: B2G and B2B — military, homeland security, law enforcement, airports, prisons, critical infrastructure operators, and major event organizers - **Mission**: "To lead in providing the most advanced technology and solutions to overcome rogue drone threats in our customers' most sensitive environments and airspace, in a controlled manner that enables continuity." [d-fendsolutions.com](https://d-fendsolutions.com/about-us/) ## Products & Services - **EnforceAir**: Core counter-drone system that autonomously executes RF cyber-takeovers of rogue drones. It detects, locates, and identifies threats in protected airspace, then neutralizes them via non-kinetic, non-jamming RF takeover for safe landings and controlled outcomes. Deployable as a standalone, multilayer, or integrated system, and enhanced with AI capabilities. [d-fendsolutions.com](https://d-fendsolutions.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $65M across 4 rounds — Seed (Nov 2017), Series A ($6M, May 2018), Series B ($28M, Sep 2019), and Series C ($31M, Dec 2024) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Israel Growth Partners (led Series C), Claridge Israel (led Series B); LinkedIn company data lists Motorola Solutions, Inc. as parent company - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 193 employees (+25.1% YoY, +45 people); workforce distributed across 8 countries including Israel, US, Canada, Netherlands, and Singapore; hundreds of deployments worldwide; designated best-in-class and deployed by top-tier U.S. and international government agencies, major international airports, and large-scale events [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-fend-solutions) ## Competitive Advantages - **Category pioneer**: Creator of the RF Cyber Takeover counter-drone category — a non-kinetic, non-jamming approach that avoids collateral damage and operational disruption, unlike kinetic or jamming alternatives - **Field-proven credibility**: Chosen as best-in-class by military, federal law enforcement, and homeland security units, plus major international airports and VIP protection details - **AI-enhanced detection**: Combines RF cyber technology with AI to autonomously detect, prioritize, and mitigate drone threats - **Multi-disciplinary R&D**: Engineering team includes personnel from elite military intelligence technology units, enabling deep expertise in both cyber and drone domains [d-fendsolutions.com](https://d-fendsolutions.com/about-us/) ## Strategic Focus - **Staying ahead of emerging threats**: Continuously innovating to counter next-generation drone technologies and evolving tactics - **Sector expansion**: Growing across military, public safety, airport, prison, major event, and critical infrastructure markets - **Next-generation development**: Proactively building capabilities for future drone threats, with a risk-based approach that analyzes drone prevalence, payload capacity, and range [d-fendsolutions.com](https://d-fendsolutions.com/) ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Directly protect sensitive environments — from forward-operating bases and borders to stadiums and airports — from rogue drone threats - **Elite technical culture**: R&D team draws from elite military intelligence technology units, with specialized expertise across RF, hardware, system engineering, and drone operations - **Global reach**: Distributed team across 8 countries, with an on-site presence in Ra'anana, Israel, and offices in the US, UK, and Japan - **Current openings** (27 total ## Other roles at D-Fend Solutions - [Legal & Compliance Counsel](https://feeny.ai/job/legal-compliance-counsel-d-fend-solutions-raanana-5wcqadn1g7tq) — Raanana, Center District - [Director Of Supply Chain](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-supply-chain-d-fend-solutions-raanana-jj6kd4k6e0n3) — Raanana, Center District - [Warehouse Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/warehouse-manager-d-fend-solutions-raanana-dk96qwwrtz2n) — Raanana, Center District - [Senior RF System & Design Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-rf-system-design-engineer-d-fend-solutions-raanana-q9y8bzgejs2v) — Raanana, Center District - [US Legal Counsel](https://feeny.ai/job/us-legal-counsel-d-fend-solutions-mclean-hjbyef0ygacc) — Mclean, VA - [Senior Software Engineer (Cloud/Backend)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-cloud-backend-d-fend-solutions-raanana-9gfgw57ej848) — Raanana, Center District - [Vice President of Sales (Federal)](https://feeny.ai/job/vice-president-of-sales-federal-d-fend-solutions-mclean-b411wz0mktvn) — Mclean, VA - [Full Stack Software Engineering Team Leader](https://feeny.ai/job/full-stack-software-engineering-team-leader-d-fend-solutions-raanana-anw5nt5ss0t7) — Raanana, Center District - [System Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/system-engineer-d-fend-solutions-raanana-tdw2jmh8hwg7) — Raanana, Center District - [Senior Organizational Development (OD) Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-organizational-development-od-lead-d-fend-solutions-raanana-6ymz3n038ccw) — Raanana, Center District