NPI Engineer II: From R&D to Production

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Options

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Job summary

EFCO Corp. is seeking an NPI Engineer 2 to transition R&D prototypes into production-ready products. You will focus on design for manufacturability, cost optimization, and production documentation at our Des Moines, IA facility.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure new products meet EFCO standards, support early production, and help drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing engineering, new product introduction, or similar experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination experience.
• Proficient in standard office software; Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review R&D designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance.
• Develop preliminary and detailed cost estimates for materials, fabrication, and assembly.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and other functions to optimize processes.
• Provide engineering oversight during first article inspections and early production builds.
• Serve as technical contact for suppliers and ensure design intent is maintained.

Skills

Leadership in multi-department

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

EFCO Corp. is seeking an NPI Engineer 2 to transition R&D prototypes into production-ready products. You will focus on design for manufacturability, cost optimization, and production documentation at our Des Moines, IA facility.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure new products meet EFCO standards, support early production, and help drive successful product launches.