NPI Engineer - Niles Area

We partner with organizations in the Niles area that seek NPI Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

• →Work with design and quality teams to resolve production problems.
• →Develop process flows, fixtures, and tooling for new assemblies.
• →Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp.
• →Support production teams during first builds and handoff to volume.
• →Report project status, risks, and readiness to management.
• →Lead new product introduction projects from prototype through production launch.
• →Coordinate builds and track issues through pilot and validation runs.
• →Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation and work instructions.

• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
• Hands on experience with production equipment and assembly processes.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches.
• Working knowledge of process validation and root cause tools.

• Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Project management experience or certification.
• Experience with CAD software and fixture design.
• Background in a high volume or precision manufacturing setting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Industrial Engineer, NPI Project Engineer, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer, Design for Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.