NPI Engineer — Lead New Product Introductions

the-pivot-group-careers; Atlanta (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Whitehall, MI is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing and to develop and optimize processes for new product introduction.

You will collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure manufacturability, conduct root-cause analysis, and manage pilot runs and ramp-ups, ensuring robust process controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in NPI within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs (CAD, schematics) into manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems (Windchill, Agile) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including assembly, test, and quality control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new product introduction.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for NPI-related issues.
• Manage pilot production runs and ramp-up activities for new products.
• Define and implement process control plans for new product manufacturing.
• Support the selection and qualification of new equipment and tooling for NPI.

Skills

NPI experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Windchill

Agile

SAP

Oracle

CAD

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Whitehall, MI is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to lead the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing and to develop and optimize processes for new product introduction.

You will collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure manufacturability, conduct root-cause analysis, and manage pilot runs and ramp-ups, ensuring robust process controls.