NPD Manufacturing Engineer: Launch & Optimize New Products

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 PTO Days

Tuition assistance opportunities

Job summary

MPI, a leading global manufacturer of metal fabricated appliance products, seeks an NPD Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions and optimize production at a Chicago-area site near Midway airport. You will partner with engineering and operations to drive manufacturability, validate designs, and implement PFMEAs/DFMEAs.

This role emphasizes lean methods, project leadership, and cost-focused continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and project implementation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to successfully launch new products into manufacturing.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments to ensure production readiness.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions.
• Analyze throughput, labor utilization, and production costs to improve operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean improvement activities.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve flow and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and problem-solving across the organization.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and collaborate on DFMEAs and process validation.
• Implement process controls to reduce risk and improve product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Develop work instructions, visual aids, process documentation, and training materials.
• Establish production routings, labor standards, and manufacturing cost models.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

MPI, a leading global manufacturer of metal fabricated appliance products, seeks an NPD Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions and optimize production at a Chicago-area site near Midway airport. You will partner with engineering and operations to drive manufacturability, validate designs, and implement PFMEAs/DFMEAs.

This role emphasizes lean methods, project leadership, and cost-focused continuous improvement.