NPI Project Engineer

Title: NPI Project Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Sturtevant, WI

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented NPI Project Engineer to join our team. As an NPI Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the successful introduction of new products into our manufacturing processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure a smooth transition from product design to production while meeting project objectives and timelines.

Responsibilities

? Lead and manage the entire new product introduction process, from concept to commercialization, ensuring effective collaboration among all stakeholders.

? Collaborate closely with product development teams to provide input on design for manufacturability, cost-effective production processes, and efficient assembly methods.

? Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and critical path activities, and track progress against established goals.

? Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and timely execution of NPI activities.

? Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential challenges and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.

? Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely availability of materials, tooling, and equipment necessary for NPI projects.

? Design and execute validation and verification plans, including process qualifications, equipment validations, and product testing, to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

? Perform process validations (OQ & PQ) and develop process control plans to ensure the stability and repeatability of manufacturing processes.

? Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize NPI processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and manufacturability.

? Maintain accurate documentation, including engineering change orders, bill of materials, and work instructions, to support NPI activities.

? Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including management, highlighting progress, risks, and proposed solutions.

Requirements

? Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.

? Proven experience as an NPI Engineer or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

? Strong knowledge of product development processes, including design for manufacturability, assembly, and testing.

? Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects.

? Understanding of quality management systems and experience in implementing quality assurance processes.

? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.

? Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

? While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.

? The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.

? The employee must be able to walk steps between the floors in the building regularly.

? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

? The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety

? All employees will be provided training on working safely, evacuation procedures, accident reporting and other safety topics the company feels are necessary to ensure and maintain a safe work environment from hazards to the employee.

? An employee who does not feel safe or recognizes an unsafe practice, should report it immediately to their supervisor as a recognized responsibility of the position.

If you are a proactive and results-oriented professional with a passion for bringing new products to market, we invite you to apply for the position of NPI Project Engineer. Join our team and contribute to our success in delivering innovative and high-quality products through effective new product introduction processes.