NPI Design Engineer: Launch & Process Excellence

The Judge Group; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group in Horsham, PA is seeking a Design Engineer to drive new product launches from design through full production readiness. You will evaluate customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for manufacturability, and coordinate efforts across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Responsibilities include establishing production processes, leading validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT), supporting PFMEA and process capability studies, executing pilot

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or process implementation.
• Experience launching products in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of validation protocols, process documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process analysis (Cpk/Ppk).
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product launches from design through full production readiness.
• Evaluate customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for manufacturability.
• Coordinate efforts across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Establish production processes, workflows, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Lead validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment qualification, FAT/SAT, and test method verification.
• Support PFMEA, process capability studies, and first article inspections.
• Execute pilot builds, troubleshoot startup issues, and improve quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Train production personnel and manage the transfer of validated processes to Operations.

Skills

NPI experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Judge Group in Horsham, PA is seeking a Design Engineer to drive new product launches from design through full production readiness. You will evaluate customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for manufacturability, and coordinate efforts across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Responsibilities include establishing production processes, leading validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT), supporting PFMEA and process capability studies, executing pilot