NPI Engineer - Spring Lake Area

NPI Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in npi engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Spring Lake seeking experienced NPI Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake region seeking NPI Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of new products from design to full-scale manufacturing.
• Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes for new products.
• Collaborate with R&D and Design teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Specify, procure, and qualify new manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Conduct process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and product qualification activities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, and BOMs.
• Identify and resolve technical manufacturing issues during pilot runs and initial production ramp-up.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical).
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Proficiency in CAD software and strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the industry (e.g., machining, injection molding, assembly, electronics).
• Proven project management skills and experience with cross-functional team collaboration to drive product launches.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, robotics, vision systems)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

NPI Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer, DFM 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.