NPI Engineer – Wayland Area

The Pivot Group Careers

Wayland Township (MI)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 111,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting for NPI Engineer opportunities with manufacturers near Wayland, MI. The role focuses on leading new product introductions, coordinating pilot runs, and ensuring smooth transitions to production while collaborating with design and quality teams.

Salary ranges from $72,000 to $111,000, depending on experience. This position targets engineers who excel in lean manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches.
Reading drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Support production teams during first builds and handoff to volume.
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.
Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp.

Skills

Communication

Production equipment

Reading drawings

NPI

Root cause tools

Process validation

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Fixture design

Job description

Job Description:

NPI Engineer | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 – $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a npi engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Wayland area seeking skilled NPI Engineers.

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 Wayland in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dorr and Hopkins.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Wayland area that add NPI Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

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.
Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp.

Recommended Qualifications

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.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and bills of material.

Bonus Qualifications

Project management experience or certification.
Experience with CAD software and fixture design.
Background in a high volume or precision manufacturing setting.
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation.

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