New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer
About The Position
As an NPI Engineer, you’ll be the architect of our New Product Introduction process. From concept to production, you’ll ensure clarity, accountability, and flawless execution. Your mission: eliminate ambiguity, prevent disruption, and guarantee that every new part is ready for prime time; manufacturable, inspectable, quotable, and executable from day one. This is a highly cross-functional role. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customer Service to make sure every detail is locked before release. You’ll also help define and maintain the systems that keep our NPI process disciplined and auditable.
Requirements
- 3–5 years in NPI, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or operations engineering.
- Hands-on experience with product release and production readiness.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection flows in high-mix environments.
- ERP expertise: item creation, BOMs, routings, lead times, revision control.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience in NPI and manufacturing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLM/MES-driven workflows.
- Familiarity with FAIRs, control plans, and structured release processes.
- Background in rubber, elastomers, or precision sealing products.
Responsibilities
- Govern the NPI Process: Define and enforce entry/exit criteria for each phase, ensuring clarity and discipline.
- Lead Cross-Functional Reviews: Drive accountability by tracking deliverables, deadlines, and action items across multiple teams.
- Create & Validate Item Data: Own new item and part number creation, ensuring BOMs, routings, inspection requirements, and revision control are accurate before ERP release.
- Ensure Manufacturing Readiness: Validate tooling, inspection plans, and internal/external capabilities before committing to customer delivery dates.
- Build Systems of Record: Help define and maintain PLM/MES or structured collaboration tools for traceable, auditable NPI execution.
- Standardize Excellence: Develop checklists, templates, and readiness scorecards for repeatable success.
- Identify & Mitigate Risk: Spot gaps early, escalate issues, and drive resolution before release.
- Post-Launch Reviews: Capture lessons learned and continuously improve the NPI process.
- Global Collaboration: Support readiness across multiple sites to ensure consistent execution worldwide.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- 9 paid holidays plus paid time off
- Work-Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
