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NPI Project Engineer
Accepting applicationsBalance Staffing Company · Houston, TX
Full-Time Mid_senior aiaterf
Posted
4d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Seeking an Project Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Development (NPD), and sustaining production operations for complex electro-mechanical products and systems.
Key Responsibilities
***New Product Introduction (NPI) & Development***
Serve as the operations project lead representing: Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering
Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product development programs
Partner with R&D teams to translate designs into scalable manufacturing processes
Provide DFM/DFA feedback during prototype and early production builds
Lead implementation and transfer of engineering changes into manufacturing
Develop and maintain: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Line Layouts
Support IQ/OQ/PQ validations and verification activities for new products, fixtures, and processes
Design and develop assembly and test fixtures for electro-mechanical products
Interface with suppliers to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness
Coordinate manufacturing training and implementation activities
Support process transfers between internal sites and contract manufacturers as needed
Travel up to 20% as required
Sustaining Manufacturing Support
Troubleshoot issues related to: Mechanical components, Cable harnesses, PCBAs, Motors Electro-mechanical assemblies
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Efficiency, Product quality, Cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing principles
Facilitate Lean Kaizen activities and manufacturing process improvements
Maintain manufacturing documentation and KPI tracking for assigned product lines
Collaborate closely with production, procurement, planning, logistics, and quality teams
Support supplier quality issue resolution and field performance investigations
Monitor product quality trends and implement corrective actions when needed
Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and manufacturing standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of: NPI/NPD processes, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, Electro-mechanical assembly
Experience developing: PFMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans, Manufacturing Documentation
Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes
Experience with CAD software and plant/process layout tools required
Strong understanding of product costing and cost reduction initiatives
Intermediate to advanced skills with: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Database/Access tools
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and assembly/test processes preferred
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Key Responsibilities
***New Product Introduction (NPI) & Development***
Serve as the operations project lead representing: Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering
Lead manufacturing engineering activities for new product development programs
Partner with R&D teams to translate designs into scalable manufacturing processes
Provide DFM/DFA feedback during prototype and early production builds
Lead implementation and transfer of engineering changes into manufacturing
Develop and maintain: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Line Layouts
Support IQ/OQ/PQ validations and verification activities for new products, fixtures, and processes
Design and develop assembly and test fixtures for electro-mechanical products
Interface with suppliers to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness
Coordinate manufacturing training and implementation activities
Support process transfers between internal sites and contract manufacturers as needed
Travel up to 20% as required
Sustaining Manufacturing Support
Troubleshoot issues related to: Mechanical components, Cable harnesses, PCBAs, Motors Electro-mechanical assemblies
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Efficiency, Product quality, Cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing principles
Facilitate Lean Kaizen activities and manufacturing process improvements
Maintain manufacturing documentation and KPI tracking for assigned product lines
Collaborate closely with production, procurement, planning, logistics, and quality teams
Support supplier quality issue resolution and field performance investigations
Monitor product quality trends and implement corrective actions when needed
Ensure compliance with quality systems, procedures, and manufacturing standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in an industrial or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of: NPI/NPD processes, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, Electro-mechanical assembly
Experience developing: PFMEA, Process Flows, Control Plans, Manufacturing Documentation
Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes
Experience with CAD software and plant/process layout tools required
Strong understanding of product costing and cost reduction initiatives
Intermediate to advanced skills with: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Database/Access tools
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, and assembly/test processes preferred
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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