New Product Introduction - engineer

NE-XT Technologies; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) 5% Match

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

NE-XT Technologies is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain CNC manufacturing processes for new product introductions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality engineers, setup personnel and machinists to support production goals and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in CNC machining, strong programming and CAD/CAM skills, and experience with Lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CNC programming, setup and operation including probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, Siemens NX CAD/CAM) and verification with Vericut.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient CNC machining processes, including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multiaxis CNC machines.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products, offering DFM input during the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate and select proper CNC equipment, tooling, and technologies for NPI.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Train and mentor machine operators and other staff on CNC processes, best practices, and quality standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Vericut

Multiaxis machining

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Esprit CAM

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Vericut

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new product introductions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality engineers, quality assurance, setup personnel and machinists to support production goals, product quality and on-time delivery.

Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness for new product introductions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including quality engineers, quality assurance, setup personnel and machinists to support production goals, product quality and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient CNC machining processes, including tooling, fixtures, and programming for multiaxis CNC machines.
• Create and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software, ensuring compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products, offering DFM (Design for Manufacturability) input during the design phase.
• Lead troubleshooting and rootcause analysis for manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate and select proper CNC equipment, tooling, and technologies for NPI.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures.
• Train and mentor machine operators and other staff on CNC processes, best practices, and quality standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining and process engineering.
• Extensive handson experience with CNC machine programming, setup and operation. This includes advanced skills like probing and macro programming.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software Examples of our commonly used packages (SolidWorks CAD, Esprit CAM, Siemens NX CAD/CAM) including verification software Vericut.
• Indepth knowledge of multiaxis CNC machining (e.g., 3, 4, and 5axis mills, and multi axis millturn lathes).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications/standards in accordance with customer requirements.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASNI Y14.5) and blueprint reading.
• Extensive knowledge and use of common metrology & measurement systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (preferably Epicor).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law