Production Engineer III - NPI

Production Engineer III – NPI

Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturing methods and processes are optimized from project initiation through production launch. This role collaborates with R&D NPI project teams to design products and processes that meet or exceed tollgate productivity and first‑pass yield targets at launch.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing manufacturing process solutions that enhance quality, delivery, and cost efficiency while minimizing downtime and rework caused by quality or obsolescence issues.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges by identifying root causes and implementing short‑term fixes and long‑term corrective actions.
• Design and integrate poka‑yoke methods and fixtures into manufacturing processes to strengthen quality and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with product design teams to ensure lean manufacturing principles and design‑for‑manufacturability are applied throughout all phases of NPI.
• Develop structured action plans to secure on‑time project completion.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions, validating processes and equipment to ensure reliability.
• Train and mentor production engineers on PFMEA, work instructions, cell design, machine setup, and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Initiate engineering change orders and documentation updates in compliance with corporate quality standards, coordinating changes across planning, purchasing, supplier quality, development, regulatory, and manufacturing functions.
• Ensure adherence to company, industry, and regulatory standards in all manufacturing processes and deliverables.

• B.S. or equivalent in Engineering or Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years’ equivalent work experience, with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with design change processes (ECO/DCO).
• Excellent communication, change management, problem‑solving, and time management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing basics.
• Proven experience leading technical projects.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• CAD (2D/3D) experience.

Loveland, CO (onsite 5 days/week). Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Veralto Corporation is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.