NPI Engineer | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grand Haven seeking experienced NPI Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Grand Haven that are adding NPI Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new products from design to manufacturing, ensuring successful ramp-up to mass production.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production control plans for new products.
• Manage prototype builds, pilot runs, and first article inspections, identifying and resolving manufacturing challenges.
• Select, qualify, and implement new manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures required for NPI.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for NPI processes, focusing on yield, cost reduction, and quality.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues encountered during NPI phases.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Proven expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Strong understanding of various manufacturing processes relevant to the industry (e.g., machining, assembly, injection molding, SMT).
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo) and PDM systems.
• Experience leading NPI projects, including tooling, fixture design, and process validation.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Production 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.