NPI Engineer: Production Launch Leader

Tomball Controls; Von Ormy (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomball Controls, a manufacturer of fuel tanks, enclosures and access platforms, seeks an experienced NPI Engineer to guide new products from concept through production. The role combines office-based design work with hands-on involvement on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring strong engineering expertise, a track record in product launches and hands-on problem solving, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to ensure quality and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in NPI/manufacturing/production engineering or a similar role.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on work on products, tooling, and processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from design release to full-scale production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to ensure launches.
• Review drawings, BOMs, specs, and docs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and product issues during launches; drive corrective actions.
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Assist with fixture development, tooling, and test equipment for validation.
• Coordinate ECOs and maintain lifecycle documentation.
• Work closely with Quality and Production to drive corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Hands-on manufacturing

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Tomball Controls, a manufacturer of fuel tanks, enclosures and access platforms, seeks an experienced NPI Engineer to guide new products from concept through production. The role combines office-based design work with hands-on involvement on the production floor.

Ideal candidates bring strong engineering expertise, a track record in product launches and hands-on problem solving, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Supply Chain to ensure quality and on-time