NPI Engineer 2: Production Transition & Optimization

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking an NPI Engineer 2 to transition R&D prototypes into production-ready products at our Des Moines, IA site. You will focus on manufacturability, cost optimization, and production documentation to ensure safety, repeatability, and quality.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with R&D, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, provide early production support, supplier technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement for successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, or similar experience, steel/aluminum fabrication preferred.
• PE license preferred but not required; strong cross-functional leadership and program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness for EFCO manufacturing.
• Develop preliminary and detailed cost estimates for materials, fabrication, and assembly.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to optimize materials, tolerances, and methods.
• Oversee first article inspections, initial production runs, and early production build-out to verify design intent and EFCO standards.
• Define technical requirements for purchased components; respond to supplier questions and approve drawings.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to engineering tools and templates for future projects.

Skills

Technical Skills

Judgment

Responsibility

Communication

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking an NPI Engineer 2 to transition R&D prototypes into production-ready products at our Des Moines, IA site. You will focus on manufacturability, cost optimization, and production documentation to ensure safety, repeatability, and quality.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with R&D, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, provide early production support, supplier technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement for successful product launches.