Advanced Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Accelera Staffing; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded healthcare (≈87%)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Paid time off (2 weeks)

Flexible observed holidays

Relocation sign-on incentive

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Accelera Staffing seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to shepherd new items from concept to full-scale production in a fast-paced plastics environment. You will own the NPI lifecycle, assess manufacturing feasibility, and help select tooling while validating processes for scalable, efficient launches.

Join a team that partners with quality, operations, tooling, and engineering to ensure successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of professional experience within process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product launch environments.
• Practical background in blow molding or injection molding techniques.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, process validation, and PFMEA.
• An Engineering degree or a commensurate level of practical industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from the initial concept phase to final production.
• Assess designs for manufacturing feasibility and establish robust production workflows.
• Assist in selecting tooling and machinery while ensuring new processes are thoroughly validated.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, tooling, and engineering departments to ensure every product launch is scalable and efficient.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

New Product Introduction

Blow molding

Injection molding

Six Sigma

Lean

PFMEA

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

DELMIAWorks

IQMS

Job description

A prominent plastics production firm with expertise in injection and blow molding is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the transition of new items from initial design to full-scale manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from the initial concept phase to final production.
• Assess designs for manufacturing feasibility and establish robust production workflows.
• Assist in selecting tooling and machinery while ensuring new processes are thoroughly validated.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, tooling, and engineering departments to ensure every product launch is both scalable and highly efficient.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of professional experience within process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product launch environments.
• Practical background in blow molding or injection molding techniques.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, process validation, and PFMEA.
• An Engineering degree or a commensurate level of practical industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage projects effectively.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols.
• Competency in CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically DELMIAWorks or IQMS.

Compensation and Perks

• Employer-funded healthcare coverage at approximately 87%, effective from your first day.
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings via a 401(k) plan featuring a 50% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Paid time off beginning at roughly two weeks, with room for negotiation.
• Flexibility to select your own observed holidays.
• A flexible work schedule ranging from 40 to 45 hours weekly.
• Opportunities for career advancement into Lead or Senior Engineering roles, Engineering Management, or higher-level technical leadership.
• A sign-on incentive is provided to assist with relocation costs.
• Process Engineering
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Blow Molding
• Lean
• Manufacturing Engineering
• New Product Introduction
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• PFMEA
• Process Validation
• Six Sigma

Technical Tools and Equipment

• Automation Equipment
• Blow Molding Machines (incl. Injection Stretch Blow Molding)