NPI Engineer - Mattawan Area

NPI Engineer | Mattawan, MI

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

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Mattawan seeking experienced NPI Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Mattawan seeking experienced NPI Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews with design engineering.
• Design, procure, and validate production tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Plan and execute pilot production builds, analyzing data for process refinement.
• Validate Bill of Materials (BOM) and create comprehensive manufacturing work instructions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges during NPI.
• Drive yield and quality improvements during the new product introduction phase.
• Facilitate the seamless transition of new products from NPI to sustained mass production.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing).
• 3-5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Proficiency in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean methodologies, and quality tools (e.g., PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in launching new products from prototype to mass production.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or data analysis languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration or advanced ERP functionalities (e.g., SAP PP/QM).
• Formal training or certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP).
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) or DFA (Design for Assembly) methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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