NPI Engineer - Grandville Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an NPI Engineer for Grandville, MI to drive the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and testability, and help develop and optimize production processes, including assembly, test, and inspection.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years in NPI, and have experience in PCB design (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD) plus DFM/DFT, test

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with PCB design software such as Altium Designer, Eagle or OrCAD.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and DFT (Design for Testability).
• Experience with test fixture development and validation.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive the successful transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and testability of new products.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including assembly, test, and inspection.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and process flowcharts.
• Participate in design reviews to provide DFM/DFT feedback and identify potential manufacturing issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for NPI-related production issues.
• Select and qualify new equipment and tooling required for new product introduction.

Skills

NPI experience

PCB design

DFM/DFT

Test fixture development

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

OrCAD

PLM software

Job description

NPI Engineer | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grandville seeking experienced NPI Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Grandville seeking NPI Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the successful transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and testability of new products.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including assembly, test, and inspection.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and process flowcharts.
• Participate in design reviews to provide DFM/DFA feedback and identify potential manufacturing issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for NPI-related production issues.
• Select and qualify new equipment and tooling required for new product introduction.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and DFT (Design for Testability).
• Experience with test fixture development and validation.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Expertise in various NPI methodologies (e.g., APQP, PPAP, Stage-Gate).
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter).
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and their application in NPI.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CSM).

Job Titles That Should Apply

New Product Introduction Engineer, NPI Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Launch Engineer, Introduction Engineer, Product Realization Engineer, Manufacturing Introduction Engineer, New Product Development Engineer, NPI Manufacturing Engineer, Product Introduction Specialist, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.