NPI & Contract Manufacturing Engineer - Sustainability

WaveCrest Staffing Group

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Our client in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced New Product & Contract Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introductions, contract manufacturer qualification, process engineering, and sustainability initiatives. This role supports manufacturing operations, strengthens supply chain continuity, and manages external manufacturing partnerships across North America, with additional support for EMEA as needed. Located in Charlotte, NC.

Direct hire. Pay: $110-130k + bonus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years experience in chemical or batch manufacturing.
Experience with process engineering, NPI, technology transfer and manufacturing qualification.
Excellent written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Support new product introduction, technology transfer, and manufacturing qualification activities.
Evaluate manufacturing locations and oversee qualification batches, assessing cycle time, yield, and quality.
Identify, qualify, and manage contract manufacturers and suppliers to support continuity and diversification.
Coordinate supplier qualification, product validation, and EHS audits.
Provide process engineering support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues, driving continuous improvements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve processes across facilities.
Support sustainability initiatives including RSPO, EcoVadis, Sedex, REACH, and LCAs.
Evaluate supplier sustainability practices and raw material sourcing to align with objectives.
Perform additional duties as required.