NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Accelerate New Product Launch

Cpi; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries seeks an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to bridge product design and manufacturing, driving transitions from prototype to full-scale production. You will develop processes, fixtures, and tooling, while leading pilot runs and ensuring readiness for production ramp.

A strong emphasis on DFM, cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration is required. The role demands hands-on manufacturing work, CAD proficiency, and the ability to deliver data-driven improvements

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own NPI lifecycle execution from prototype to full-scale production.
• Evaluate manufacturability and provide feedback to design teams (DFM).
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between R&D, design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flow diagrams, control plans, tooling and fixtures.
• Lead pilot builds and production readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and quantify cost and cycle-time improvements.
• Ensure products meet applicable industry standards and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communicator

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

3D CAD solid modeling

3D printing

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Communications & Power Industries seeks an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to bridge product design and manufacturing, driving transitions from prototype to full-scale production. You will develop processes, fixtures, and tooling, while leading pilot runs and ensuring readiness for production ramp.

A strong emphasis on DFM, cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration is required. The role demands hands-on manufacturing work, CAD proficiency, and the ability to deliver data-driven improvements