NPD Mechanical Lead — Precision Instrumentation

BrightHire Search Partners; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightHire Search Partners is seeking an experienced NPD Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development from concept to market. You will head a small, multidisciplinary team and drive a formal stage-gate process with senior leadership involvement.

You will stay hands-on in design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting while coordinating across engineering, product, quality, manufacturing, and sales to meet ambitious timelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in new product development.
• Track record of launching specific products from concept to market.
• Experience with scientific or analytical instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of chemistry principles.
• Laboratory management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPD team in delivering against the product roadmap and getting products to market on schedule.
• Own and improve a phased stage-gate process with clear deliverables, metrics, and accountability across functions.
• Stay hands-on in design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Work across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sales to remove obstacles and keep timelines on track.
• Build dashboards and tracking tools that keep milestones visible and reliable.
• Set documentation standards and ensure products can be manufactured as changes are introduced.
• Hold weekly 1:1s, coach engineers, and keep the team accountable.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Stage-gate process

Technical communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

BrightHire Search Partners is seeking an experienced NPD Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development from concept to market. You will head a small, multidisciplinary team and drive a formal stage-gate process with senior leadership involvement.

You will stay hands-on in design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting while coordinating across engineering, product, quality, manufacturing, and sales to meet ambitious timelines.