NPI Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Charlotte seeking NPI Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Charlotte 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 transition of new products from design to manufacturing, ensuring successful launch.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for new products, focusing on efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with R&D and Design teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Specify, procure, and qualify new production equipment, tooling, and fixtures for NPI projects.
• Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including Work Instructions, BOMs, and process flows.
• Conduct process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) to ensure robustness and repeatability of new processes.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams on new products, processes, and equipment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience with process development, validation (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Strong project management and cross-functional team collaboration skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with advanced automation or robotics integration
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Industrialization Engineer, DFM Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Production Readiness Engineer, Senior NPI Engineer, Lead NPI 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.