NPI Engineer

gehc; Warrensville Heights (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEHC is seeking an NPI Engineer to lead new customer products from design to production launch. You will translate customer drawings into manufacturing processes, review designs for manufacturability, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure on-schedule, cost-effective launches.

The role requires 1–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and hands-on machining knowledge. Onsite work in Warrensville Heights, OH is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least one year of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer prints, and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience using CAD software to create or modify engineering models and drawings.
• Understanding of machining processes, including CNC turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and related operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including with customers.
• Ability to work onsite in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout NPI activities.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, prints, and CAD models to understand design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Translate customer designs and prints into practical manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and production readiness.
• Identify missing or unclear technical requirements and coordinate resolution with customers and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing process routings.
• Create, complete, and maintain required NPI documentation and product launch paperwork.
• Coordinate prototype and pre-production builds with manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing issues during prototype, pre-production, and launch phases.
• Generate and revise engineering drawings using CAD software and apply GD&T requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and manage customer documentation and approvals.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Provide technical support on machining methods, tooling, equipment, and processes.
• Track project milestones, communicate risks, and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned product launches and escalate when needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to NPI and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

CAD modeling

Manufacturing processes

Machining basics

Communication

MS Office

Project management

Onsite presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The New Product Introduction, or NPI, Engineer leads new customer products from initial design and print review through prototype development and production launch. In this make-to-print manufacturing environment, customers own the product design, and the NPI Engineer is responsible for translating customer drawings, specifications, and CAD models into effective manufacturing processes. This role serves as the primary technical interface between customers and internal manufacturing teams. The engineer reviews prints for manufacturability, identifies technical or production risks, develops the documentation and processes needed to manufacture the product, and helps ensure that new products are delivered according to customer quality, schedule, and cost requirements. The ideal candidate has 1 to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and hands‑on knowledge of machining processes, engineering drawings, and manufacturing operations. Success in this position requires someone who is self-directed, accountable, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with customers and cross‑functional partners.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers throughout new product introduction activities.


• Review customer engineering drawings, specifications, prints, and CAD models to understand design intent and manufacturing requirements.


• Translate customer designs and prints into practical manufacturing processes.


• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and production readiness.


• Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear technical requirements and work with customers and internal partners to resolve them.


• Develop and maintain Bills of Material, or BOMs, and manufacturing process routings.


• Create, complete, and maintain required NPI documentation and product launch paperwork.


• Partner with manufacturing teams to plan, coordinate, and execute prototype and pre‑production builds.


• Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing issues encountered during prototype, pre‑production, and launch activities.


• Generate and revise engineering drawings using CAD software.


• Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, or GD&T, requirements.


• Perform First Article Inspections, or FAI, and coordinate customer documentation, submissions, feedback, and approvals.


• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and other internal teams to support successful product launches.


• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel regarding machining methods, tooling, equipment, and production processes.


• Track project milestones, communicate risks, and provide timely status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.


• Take ownership of assigned product launches, follow through on commitments, and escort issues when additional support is needed.


• Support continuous improvement efforts related to new product introduction and manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.


• At least one year of experience in manufacturing engineering or a closely related engineering role.


• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer prints, and technical specifications.


• Working knowledge of GD&T principles.


• Experience using CAD software to create or modify engineering models and drawings.


• Understanding of machining processes, including CNC turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and related manufacturing operations.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of how product design requirements translate into manufacturing processes.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem‑solving skills.


• Ability to independently manage priorities, follow through on commitments, and maintain accountability for assigned work.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to customers and internal teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to work onsite in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• Experience in precision machining, aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical device, or another regulated manufacturing environment.


• Experience reviewing customer prints for manufacturability.


• Experience developing and maintaining BOMs and manufacturing process routings.


• Familiarity with First Article Inspection requirements and customer quality documentation.


• Experience supporting prototype development, pre‑production builds, or new product launches.


• Experience working directly with customers on technical or manufacturing requirements.


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset


• Print reading and technical interpretation


• Manufacturing process knowledge