NPI Engineer – Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is recruiting for NPI Engineers in the Lansing area to lead new product introductions from prototype through production. Opportunities exist with manufacturers in Clinton County within about 30 minutes of Lansing.

Salary ranges from $81,000 to $121,000 per year, depending on experience. Applicants should have a bachelor degree in engineering and experience in ramp, process validation, and root cause analysis. The network emphasizes quality over speed in hiring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Experience with new product introduction or manufacturing launches
• Reading drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Experience with process validation and root cause tools

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction projects from prototype through production launch
• Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp
• Coordinate builds and track issues through pilot and validation runs
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation and work instructions
• Work with design and quality teams to resolve production problems

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

CAD software

Fixture design

Electrical Engineering

Python

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Fixture design

Python

Job description

Job Description:

NPI Engineer | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 – $121,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a npi engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Lansing area seeking experienced NPI Engineers to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers NPI Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Lansing area that add NPI Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

• Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp.
• Support production teams during first builds and handoff to volume.
• Report project status, risks, and readiness to management.
• Lead new product introduction projects from prototype through production launch.
• Coordinate builds and track issues through pilot and validation runs.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation and work instructions.
• Work with design and quality teams to resolve production problems.
• Develop process flows, fixtures, and tooling for new assemblies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Hands on experience with production equipment and assembly processes.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches.
• Working knowledge of process validation and root cause tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Project management experience or certification.
• Experience with CAD software and fixture design.
• Background in a high volume or precision manufacturing setting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Industrial Engineer, NPI Project Engineer, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer, Design for Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Readiness Resume Offers Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Electrical Engineering Recruiting Compensation Validation Reviews Reliability R Manufacturing Computer Science Preparation Software Design Engineering Python Science

Salary Package:

$ 81,000.00 – 121,000.00 (US Dollar)