The Senior/Staff New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer is responsible for leading the transition of new products into manufacturing, ensuring seamless integration, optimized processes, and high-quality production. This role involves process development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring smooth transition from development to full-scale production.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in system integration and assembly processes.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing and testing methods to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
- Identify and implement process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support the launch of new and updated products.
- Serve as a technical liaison between design, manufacturing, and operations teams to align product requirements with production capabilities.
- Represent Operations in high-level technical discussions with internal teams and external partners.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical growth and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, GMP standards, and industry best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred); equivalent experience will be considered.
- Master's degree is a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum 6+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on new product introduction and manufacturing processes.
- At least 2 years of experience in system integration and process optimization.
Skills & Competencies:
- Technical leadership in product launch and process development.
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration to drive manufacturing excellence.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, regulatory compliance (FDA, GMP), and process optimization.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and enhance production efficiency.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing software applications.
