Operations Project Engineer, NPI

CACI•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Operations Project Engineer, NPI will be responsible for successful product introduction by project managing the Operations activities cross a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Manufacturing Engineers, Planners, Buyers, Production Staff, Quality and EH&S - providing leadership and technical/project guidance for OCT products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related)
5+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or process development managing complex projects in a manufacturing operations environment
Proven experience leading new product introduction (NPI) through production ramp (not solely sustaining engineering)
Experience in precision manufacturing environments (medical device, aerospace, electronics, or advanced materials)
Experience presenting to executive and or senior leadership
Must have a well-rounded project management background with experience in a DoD or Space environment
Strong knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologies
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teams
Lean / Six Sigma experience

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification is an asset
Lean Greenbelt or Six Sigma certified is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) from planning through production ramp, ensuring timely execution and adherence to schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including schedules, milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Drive manufacturing readiness by leading pilot builds, process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and operational readiness reviews in compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality systems.
Own end-to-end manufacturing process development, documentation, and production transfer, including process flows, work instructions, routings, BOMs, tooling, and equipment specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Design, Quality, Operations) to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), providing early manufacturing input.
Serve as liaison between program management, engineering, and operations teams to address technical challenges, communicate risks, and present stage gate reviews and project estimations.
Define and track product targets using DFx toolsets, resolve manufacturing issues during ramp-up, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and lead operator training strategies to ensure production readiness for new products.