NPI Engineer – Newaygo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is actively connecting engineers with NPI opportunities in the Newaygo area. This posting targets NPI Engineers who can lead new product introductions from prototype through production, and coordinate pilot runs with design and quality teams.

Roles involve collaborating across production, engineering, and management to ensure ramp success, with a focus on manufacturing launches and process improvement in a high‑volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI) or manufacturing launches.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process validation.
• Good communication across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from prototype to production.
• Run root cause analysis on ramp defects.
• Support first builds and handoff to volume production.
• Coordinate pilot and validation runs and track issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve problems.
• Report project status and risks to management.

Skills

Read drawings

BOM familiarity

Root cause analysis

Production equipment

CAD software

Six Sigma

NPI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

NPI Engineer | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 – $114,000 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 Newaygo 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 Newaygo in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Big Rapids, Paris, Casnovia, and Grant.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Newaygo area that seek NPI Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Project Teams Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Development Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Instructions Validation Product Development Agile Reliability Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Specifications Automation AutoCAD Computer Science Preparation Data Analysis Software Documentation Design Engineering Python Science

Salary Package:

$ 75,000.00 – 114,000.00 (US Dollar)