NPI Engineer - Lead New Product Introductions

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Montague, MI is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to drive new product introduction efforts. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, optimize processes, and support pilot builds and ramp-up activities.

Benefits come from a network-focused recruiting group that connects you with leading West Michigan manufacturers and opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of NPI or manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Ability to read schematics, Gerber files and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, wave solder, final assembly).
• Proficiency with CAD software for design review and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new product introduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for NPI-related issues.
• Manage and execute engineering change orders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process flows.
• Participate in design reviews and provide early DFM/DFA feedback.
• Support pilot builds and production ramp-up activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in NPI processes.

Skills

NPI experience

Schematics/Gerber/drawings

PCBA manufacturing knowledge

DFM/DFT analysis

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

SolidWorks

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Montague, MI is seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to drive new product introduction efforts. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, optimize processes, and support pilot builds and ramp-up activities.

Benefits come from a network-focused recruiting group that connects you with leading West Michigan manufacturers and opportunities aligned with your career goals.