New Product Introduction Manager

CapstoneONE Search; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Performance-based culture

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search's client, a globally prominent industrial manufacturing organization, seeks an Engineering Manager - New Product Introduction to lead launch of new products, manage engineering resources, and ensure alignment to customer requirements, cost targets, and production readiness.

Reporting to GM/Site Director, you will partner with Operations, Program Management, and Commercial teams to deliver programs on time and within budget, while mentoring engineers and driving cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• NPI or product launch experience with strong cross-functional leadership.
• U.S. person status required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Engineering function with successful execution of new product launches.
• Direct, develop, and mentor a team of engineers for high performance.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders on design, quality, and manufacturability.
• Drive accurate cost estimation and quoting for new programs.
• Oversee the transition of new products into production with run-at-rate analysis and validation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless NPI program execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

NPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

A globally prominent and highly reputable industrial manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an Engineering Manager - New Product Introduction within a complex manufacturing operation. Reporting to GM/Site Director, this individual will be responsible for driving the successful launch of new products, managing engineering resources, and ensuring alignment to customer requirements, cost targets, and production readiness. The Engineering Manager will partner closely with Operations, Program Management, and Commercial teams to deliver new programs on time, within budget, and in support of broader business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the NPI Engineering function, ensuring successful execution of new product launches aligned to timeline, cost, and performance targets
• Direct, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to advance technical capabilities and ensure alignment with design, quality, and manufacturability requirements
• Drive accurate cost estimation and quoting activities, including material, labor, and scrap assumptions for new programs
• Oversee the transition of new products into production, including run-at-rate analysis, process validation, and readiness for full-scale manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and process optimization across new and existing products
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Operations, Program Management, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of NPI programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related) from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including new product introduction or product launch experience
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• U.S. person status required (citizen or permanent resident).

Our client offers an extremely competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with an energetic, performance-based culture and other attractive perks. A comprehensive relocation assistance package is available for especially qualified candidates.