NPI Engineer: Lead New Product Introductions

the-pivot-group-careers; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is recruiting an NPI Engineer to lead new product introduction initiatives with a focus on manufacturability and process design.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to define manufacturing processes, develop production lines, and create comprehensive work instructions and control plans for new products. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, cost reduction, and high-quality outputs in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering in high-volume production.
• Ability to read schematics, Gerber files, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, SMT, and test methodologies.
• Experience with PLM systems and CAD software like Altium Designer and SolidWorks.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and ensure manufacturability (DFM) of new products.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to define manufacturing processes.
• Develop and optimize production lines for NPI with focus on efficiency, cost, quality.
• Create and maintain documentation for new product manufacturing processes, including work instructions and control plans.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment to support NPI requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for NPI-related production issues.
• Manage the transfer of new products from pilot production to mass manufacturing, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for NPI projects, reporting on progress and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Schematic reading

PCBA manufacturing

PLM systems

CAD software

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Altium Designer

SolidWorks

Gerber files

Agile PLM

Windchill

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Muskegon, MI is recruiting an NPI Engineer to lead new product introduction initiatives with a focus on manufacturability and process design.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to define manufacturing processes, develop production lines, and create comprehensive work instructions and control plans for new products. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, cost reduction, and high-quality outputs in a high-volume environment.