Product Introduction Engineer

Position Overview

The NPI Engineer will lead new wiring harness programs from customer design through stable production. This role is hands-on and highly cross-functional, with direct involvement in manufacturing, first-article builds, and production ramp-up activities.

The NPI Engineer will serve as a technical bridge between customers and internal teams, translating customer drawings into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

This position offers full exposure to the product lifecycle and a growth path into senior NPI or manufacturing engineering roles.

New Product Introduction & Launch Execution

• Review customer drawings, 3D models, and specifications to assess manufacturability, identify risks, and align designs with internal capabilities.
• Lead first article builds and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in collaboration with Quality and senior engineering resources.
• Coordinate customer FAI reviews and approvals, addressing technical questions and ensuring all requirements are met prior to production release.

Process & Manufacturing Readiness

• Develop and maintain detailed process plans, routings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Define and manage MBOMs (Manufacturing Bills of Materials), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and material availability for builds.
• Define, coordinate, and validate tooling, fixtures, gauges, and inspection aids with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support equipment setup, validation, upgrades, and maintenance as required for new product launches.

Cross-Functional Project Management

• Work closely with Applications, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product launches.
• Maintain NPI schedules, milestones, and deliverables across functions, communicating risks early and clearly.
• Ensure all documentation is reviewed, approved, and released prior to production.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainment

• Analyze prototype and pilot build results to improve quality, cost, cycle time, and manufacturability.
• Support lean and continuous improvement efforts tied to new product introductions.
• Document and update SOPs, work instructions, and test plans as processes mature.

• Bachelor’s degree in a core engineering discipline (BSEE or BSME preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in an NPI or manufacturing engineering role within a build-to-print manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Hands-on experience with NPI activities including FAI, pilot builds, and production ramp-ups.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD).
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, BOM management, and supply chain coordination.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to drive accountability across teams.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Exposure to diverse projects across multiple industries.
• Collaborative, execution-driven engineering culture.
• Growth opportunities within an expanding organization.