New Product Introduction Engineer

Position Summary

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer is responsible for bringing a product from quote, to process development, and then into production manufacturing. In order to achieve this goal, the NPI Engineer will interact with engineering and manufacturing teams through the life cycle of the product. The NPI Engineer will also work with the sales and customer teams to improve designs and processes. The NPI Engineer will coordinate the development of a lean manufacturing process and standard operating procedures within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned product/process development through the early phases of the product life cycle
• Collaborate with the customer and provide manufacturability feedback
• Coordinate NPI technical functions within the NPI department and a cross-functional team
• Develop key process variables for machining and secondary operational processes
• Develop process BOO/BOM structures within the ERP system
• Assist with the creation of NPI control plan, PFMEA, qualification, and GR&R activities
• Responsible for the first run manufacturing process and key process output variable success
• Design, document, and improve developed processes, procedures, and work instructions
• Create and execute engineering tests
• Assist in the development of CNC toolpath design and CNC programming methodology
• Design tools, fixtures, and part work-holding
• Assist with all costing and quoting functions
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an associate degree with 5 years of experience in an applicable field
• Experience with CAD software
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially Word and Excel
• Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong cross-departmental knowledge and coordination skills
• Proficient in multi-tasking between several development activities
• Ability to travel between sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex parts
• Experience in a precision machine shop environment
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application
• Experience with CAM software; swiss or milling

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $75,000-$120,000/Annually.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.