NPI Project Engineer

Seeking an Project Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), and sustaining production operations for complex electro-mechanical products and systems.

Key Responsibilities

***New Product Introduction (NPI) & Development***

• Serve as the operations project lead representing: Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering
• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product development programs
• Partner with R&D teams to translate designs into scalable manufacturing processes
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback during prototype and early production builds
• Lead implementation and transfer of engineering changes into manufacturing
• Develop and maintain: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Line Layouts
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ validations and verification activities for new products, fixtures, and processes
• Design and develop assembly and test fixtures for electro-mechanical products
• Interface with suppliers to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness
• Coordinate manufacturing training and implementation activities
• Support process transfers between internal sites and contract manufacturers as needed
• Travel up to 20% as required

Sustaining Manufacturing Support

• Troubleshoot issues related to: Mechanical components, Cable harnesses, PCBAs, Motors Electro-mechanical assemblies
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Efficiency, Product quality, Cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing principles
• Facilitate Lean Kaizen activities and manufacturing process improvements
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and KPI tracking for assigned product lines
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement, planning, logistics, and quality teams
• Support supplier quality issue resolution and field performance investigations
• Monitor product quality trends and implement corrective actions when needed
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and manufacturing standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of: NPI/NPD processes, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, Electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience developing: PFMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans, Manufacturing Documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD software and plant/process layout tools required
• Strong understanding of product costing and cost reduction initiatives
• Intermediate to advanced skills with: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Database/Access tools
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and assembly/test processes preferred
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills