NPI Engineer: Product Launch & Process Optimization

the-pivot-group-careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an NPI Engineer in Otsego, MI. This role focuses on moving new products from design into scalable manufacturing, collaborating with R&D and production teams to ensure manufacturability and robust test methods.

You will develop processes, tooling, and equipment, perform root cause analyses, and drive validation plans to optimize yield, cost, and cycle time.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years in NPI engineering within manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing and test methods.
• Experience with CAD (Altium/OrCAD) and PLM systems.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with SPC or Lean a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing for manufacturability and testability.
• Develop processes, tooling, and equipment for NPI.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Define and execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation plans.
• Optimize processes for yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.

Skills

NPI engineering

Manufacturing processes

PCBA assembly

CAD software

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PLM systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an NPI Engineer in Otsego, MI. This role focuses on moving new products from design into scalable manufacturing, collaborating with R&D and production teams to ensure manufacturability and robust test methods.

You will develop processes, tooling, and equipment, perform root cause analyses, and drive validation plans to optimize yield, cost, and cycle time.