NPIP Engineering Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a NPIP Engineering Manager in San Antonio, Texas, to lead engineering for New Product Introduction Programs in the MEWP portfolio. This role drives delivery of Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), overseeing design and execution with a focus on high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, extensive AWP design experience, and over 10 years in engineering roles, including leadership experience. The position is permanent and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Extensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) design experience mandatory.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, VA/VE, and cost optimization practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPIP engineering activities for the company MEWP product line.
• Define engineering strategies and technical milestones.
• Provide expert guidance across AWP systems.

Skills

Technical leadership and decision making

Strong project and program management capability

Cross functional collaboration in global environments

Creative problem solving and analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

NPIP Engineering Manager

Location: San Antonio, TX

Industry: equipment manufacturing

Status of Hire: direct placement; permanent

Pay: $180k – $195k; exempt

Summary

The NPIP Engineering Manager for our client will lead the engineering function responsible for New Product Introduction Programs (NPIP) within the MEWP portfolio. This role will drive the successful delivery of next generation Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), leading design, validation, program execution, and cross functional alignment through all phases of the NPIP lifecycle. The role will work closely with global engineering, quality, and program leadership teams. The position will be permanently based in San Antonio, Texas, supporting the establishment and ramp up of product line engineering activities in North America. A strong background in Aerial Work Platform (AWP) design is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NPIP engineering activities for the company MEWP product line, ensuring high‑quality delivery across concept, design, validation, and industrialisation phases.
• Define engineering strategies, deliverables, and technical milestones required for successful Gate progression.
• Ensure new products meet performance, safety, regulatory, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets.

Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Partner with company international engineering teams to maintain design continuity and architecture alignment across product platforms.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Service, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure project execution readiness.
• Coordinate with Product Management to confirm customer requirements, market needs, and competitive positioning.

Technical Leadership

• Provide expert guidance across AWP systems, including structures, hydraulics, electrics, controls, and safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO).
• Oversee design reviews, DFMEAs, validation plans, and field‑trial strategies.

Plant/New Facility support

• Support engineering readiness for Access NPIP activities transferring to the new facility.
• Lead integration of U.S.-based engineering capability to support prototyping, testing, localization, and production launch.
• Establish local engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high‑performing NPIP engineering team in San Antonio.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Ensure strong communication between international and U.S. MEWP product line engineering groups.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) design experience mandatory.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading new product development or NPIP programs.
• Strong cross functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, VA/VE, and cost optimization practices.
• Familiarity with global AWP regulatory standards and certification processes.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation strongly preferred.
• Experience transferring products to new manufacturing sites.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Technical leadership and decision making
• Strong project and program management capability
• Cross functional collaboration in global environments
• Creative problem solving and analytical thinking
• Coaching, mentoring, and team development
• Continuous improvement mindset

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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