NPI Engineer – Whitehall Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting for an NPI Engineer based in Whitehall, MI. The position involves leading new product introduction initiatives, coordinating builds, and ensuring successful ramp and production handoff.

The role centers on collaborating with design, quality, and production teams to document processes and drive launches. Candidates should have a engineering degree and experience with process validation, root-cause analysis, and manufacturing tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma

ERP

SAP

Python

CAD software

Fixture design

Design Engineering

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Fixture design

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

NPI Engineer | Whitehall, MI

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

Are you a skilled professional 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 in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Whitehall area seeking experienced 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 Whitehall in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Whitehall 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Hands on experience with production equipment and assembly processes.

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.

Required Skills:

Readiness Resume Data Offers Support Lean Manufacturing Development Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Agile R SAP Quality Control Manufacturing Automation Computer Science Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Design Engineering Python Science Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 72,000.00 – 111,000.00 (US Dollar)