NPI Engineer - Traverse City Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Traverse City 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.

• →Drive the successful transfer of new products from design to manufacturing.
• →Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Production to optimize product manufacturability and resolve technical issues.
• →Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment for new product introduction.
• →Conduct DFM/DFA reviews and provide feedback to design teams to enhance product design for manufacturing.
• →Perform process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• →Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges during pilot production and initial ramp-up phases.
• →Manage BOMs, routings, and other manufacturing documentation for new products.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or manufacturing engineering roles.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS) for PCB design and layout.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA principles, and test methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to electronics manufacturing.

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for data analysis and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers or lead small project teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles as applied to manufacturing control systems.

NPI Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer, Product Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Launch Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Production Readiness Engineer, Manufacturing Transition Engineer, Product Realization Engineer, Design Transfer Engineer, Industrialization Engineer

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.