New Product Introductions - Manufacturing Engineer

Potter Electric Signal Company; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

401(k) with company match

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Potter Electric Signal Company is looking for a NPI Manufacturing Engineer at their Hazelwood, MO facility. This role involves leading engineering efforts for new products, ensuring they are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate possesses a degree in engineering and relevant experience in NPI. This position offers a range of benefits, including a competitive health plan and an employee ownership program.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in NPI/NPD roles.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and manufacturing validation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product development.
• Support product design reviews and develop manufacturing plans.
• Coordinate pilot builds and analyze results for improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

New Product Introductions - Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Description

Join Us as a NPI Manufacturing Engineer at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complexity into clarity? As our NPI Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a critical role at the heart of our manufacturing operations. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the manufacturing readiness of new products from concept through launch. This role bridges product design, engineering, supply chain, and operations to ensure new products are manufacturable, cost-effective, scalable, and meet quality, safety, and delivery requirements. The NPI Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in transitioning products from development to full production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product development and introduction.
• Support product design reviews to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Quality (DFQ).
• Develop and execute manufacturing plans, routings, and work instructions for new products.
• Coordinate pilot builds, prototypes, and first-article runs; analyze results and drive improvements.
• Design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Establish standard work, cycle times, and labor requirements for new products.
• Identify and implement automation or process improvements where applicable.
• Ensure processes meet safety, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert during NPD phase-gate reviews.
• Support supplier selection and development for new components and processes.
• Participating in PFMEA, control plan development, and risk assessments.
• Support PPAP/FAI activities and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues during ramp-up and early production.
• Support product cost modeling and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing solutions are scalable for volume production.
• Support capacity planning and equipment justification for new product launches.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, routings, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Train production and maintenance teams on new processes and equipment.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with NPI/NPD, or related roles is a plus
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production systems.
• Experience with DFM/DFA principles and process validation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Key Strengths and Skills

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and ERP/MRP systems.
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Project management and prioritization
• Technical leadership
• Attention to detail and quality focus

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing facility.