NPI Engineer | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $111,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in St. Johns seeking experienced NPI Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in St. Johns that are seeking NPI Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, optimize, and document new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling required for NPI.
• Collaborate with R&D and Design teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Manage and execute pilot production runs, validate manufacturing processes, and analyze results for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Provide technical support and training to production teams during the NPI phase and transition to mass production.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues, root cause failures, and implement corrective actions during product launches.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial).
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, electronics, plastics).
• Experience managing NPI projects, including process validation, tooling, and production ramp-up.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• PMP or other recognized project management certification.
• Experience with advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI, Tableau).
• Proficiency in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

NPI Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Industrialization Engineer, Production Readiness Engineer, DFM Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.