Sr. Process Development Engineer

Real Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing is seeking a Sr. NPI Process Development Engineer to bridge R&D and Manufacturing, turning new designs into scalable production processes, documentation, and launches.

The role emphasizes subsystem enhancements, including integrating a battery-operated E-Stop, and supports multiple NPI and manufacturing readiness initiatives across a diverse portfolio. You will work cross-functionally to drive production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with electromechanical products and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical docs.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production docs.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFM/DFA, root cause analysis, and tooling/fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D, design, and manufacturing to transition products into production.
• Translate design intent into manufacturable processes and documentation.
• Develop production strategies for new product introductions and manufacturing transfers.
• Support manufacturing readiness across multiple NPI programs.
• Lead subsystem updates and enhancements for consoles and pivot systems.
• Create manufacturing work instructions, tooling requirements, and production equipment specs.
• Support pilot builds, process validation, and product transfers.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Cross-functional

Process development

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Sr. NPI Process Development Engineer

Join Our Team

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. NPI Process Development Engineer to play a critical role in bringing innovative products from concept to production. In this position, you will serve as the vital link between R&D and Manufacturing, transforming new designs into scalable manufacturing processes, production documentation, and successful product launches.

This role will focus heavily on subsystem enhancements, including the integration of a battery-operated emergency stop (E-Stop) solution, while supporting multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness initiatives.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working cross-functionally, and driving products into production, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

New Product Introduction & Process Development

• Partner with R&D, Mechanical Design, and Manufacturing teams to transition new products and design changes into production.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and convert design intent into manufacturable processes.
• Develop production strategies for new product introductions, engineering changes, and manufacturing transfers.
• Support manufacturing readiness across a diverse portfolio of NPI programs.

Console & Pivot System Projects

• Lead manufacturing implementation of console subsystem updates and component enhancements.
• Support pivot subsystem improvements, including battery integration for emergency stop (E-Stop) functionality.
• Develop assembly, testing, validation, and production processes for new configurations.
• Ensure robust production solutions for complex electromechanical assemblies.

Manufacturing Readiness & Industrialization

• Create detailed manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and technical procedures.
• Define tooling, fixtures, and production equipment requirements.
• Support pilot builds, process validation activities, and production launches.
• Drive effective product transfers from development into full-scale manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement & Scale-Up

• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives, including:
  • Multiple annual NPI programs
  • New product launches
  • Product upgrade and retrofit initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with complex electromechanical products and assemblies.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Knowledge of:
  • Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Tooling and fixture development

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Capital equipment manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting products through NPI, validation, and production transfer phases.
• Proven collaboration with R&D and product development teams.
• Experience operating in regulated manufacturing environments.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can:

• Understand and translate R&D design intent into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Build robust processes and documentation that support efficient production.
• Lead manufacturing readiness efforts for new products and engineering changes.
• Drive successful industrialization of complex console and pivot subsystem technologies.
• Partner effectively across engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver high-quality products to market.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.