NPI Engineer

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Project management, project engineering and product engineering for new products as they are introduced into the company.

• Coordinate activities with multiple departments as new models and projects are introduced to the company
• Evaluate new product documentation to ensure required information is available to manufacture the product
• Interface with customer and project team; resolve any issues (example - quality, design, process and parts)
• Coordinate Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test (DFM / DFT); lead kickoff, readiness and rap-up meetings
• Coordinate with Test and Design Engineer on different projects
• Write Internal Change Request documentation to modify or develop documentation
• Manage multiple projects using a controlled phase gate process
• Create intelligent solutions to issues and problems and recommend resolution to internal teams and customers
• Complete customer feedback reports and initiate change requests to correct and improve manufacturability; follow internal processes established by the company
• Adhere to General Requirments for Team Members

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of SMT, Selective soldering and Wave soldering operations
• Knowledge of machine shop operations
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledgeable of ERP systems, preferably Syteline
• Intermediate knowledge and use of applicable workmanship or other acceptability standards
• Intermedidate ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, production drawings, wiring drawings, and electronic schematic diagrams, and routers
• Intermediate level in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to effectively communicate in all forms with others inside and outside the organization
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results
• Ability to communicate with customers projecting the company image to attract business
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities
• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience
• Previous project management experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment