Senior Engineering Program Manager

CapstoneONE Search; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking an Engineering Manager - New Product Introduction to lead the NPI function in a complex manufacturing operation, driving launches on time, within cost, and meeting performance targets. You will mentor engineers, manage resources, and work with Operations, Program Management, and Commercial teams to ensure readiness and alignment with customer requirements.

The role includes cost estimation, transition to production, run-at-rate analysis, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, including new product introduction or product launches.
• Strong project management, problem solving, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• U.S. person status required (citizen or permanent resident).

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI Engineering function, ensuring successful execution of new product launches aligned to timeline, cost, and performance targets.
• Direct, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and growth-oriented culture.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to advance technical capabilities and ensure alignment with design, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
• Drive accurate cost estimation and quoting activities for new programs.
• Oversee the transition of new products into production, including run-at-rate analysis, process validation, and readiness for full-scale manufacturing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and process optimization across new and existing products.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Operations, Program Management, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of NPI programs.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

NPI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

A globally prominent and highly reputable industrial manufacturing organization is seeking to hire an Engineering Manager - New Product Introduction within a complex manufacturing operation. Reporting to GM/Site Director, this individual will be responsible for driving the successful launch of new products, managing engineering resources, and ensuring alignment to customer requirements, cost targets, and production readiness. The Engineering Manager will partner closely with Operations, Program Management, and Commercial teams to deliver new programs on time, within budget, and in support of broader business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the NPI Engineering function, ensuring successful execution of new product launches aligned to timeline, cost, and performance targets
• Direct, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and growth-oriented culture
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to advance technical capabilities and ensure alignment with design, quality, and manufacturability requirements
• Drive accurate cost estimation and quoting activities, including material, labor, and scrap assumptions for new programs
• Oversee the transition of new products into production, including run-at-rate analysis, process validation, and readiness for full-scale manufacturing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, cost reduction, and process optimization across new and existing products
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Operations, Program Management, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of NPI programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related) from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including new product introduction or product launch experience
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership capabilities
• U.S. person status required (citizen or permanent resident).

Our client offers an extremely competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with an energetic, performance-based culture and other attractive perks. A comprehensive relocation assistance package is available for especially qualified candidates.