NPI Engineer - Lansing Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Lansing, MI is recruiting an experienced NPI Engineer to drive the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and scale production.

Responsibilities include developing processes, tooling and equipment for new products, conducting validation, leading root-cause analysis, and defining control plans. Salary ranges $80,000-$120,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of NPI or manufacturing engineering in high-volume production.
• Strong understanding of PCB design, fabrication and assembly.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for schematic capture and layout review.
• Experience with manufacturing test methods and equipment (ICT, FCT, AOI).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Drive the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products.
• Conduct process validation and qualification to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for new product manufacturing issues.
• Define and implement process control plans and quality gates for new product introduction.
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing input and ensure DFM principles are applied.

Skills

NPI experience

PCB design

Schematic interpretation

Python scripting

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Eagle

Job description

NPI Engineer | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We are collaborating with companies in Lansing 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 Lansing 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 optimize product designs for manufacturability.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new products.
• Conduct process validation and qualification activities to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for new product manufacturing issues.
• Define and implement process control plans and quality gates for new product introduction.
• Participate in design reviews to provide manufacturing input and ensure DFM principles are applied.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) or manufacturing engineering within a high-volume production environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB design, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle) for schematic capture and layout review.
• Experience with manufacturing test methodologies and equipment (e.g., ICT, FCT, AOI).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) for manufacturing quality.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to script or automate tasks using Python or similar languages.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, injection molding).

Job Titles That Should Apply

New Product Introduction Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Launch Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Design Transfer Engineer, Production Readiness Engineer, Manufacturing NPI Engineer, New Product Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Project Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing 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.