NPI Engineer | Holland, MI

Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a npi engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Holland area seeking experienced NPI Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers NPI Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Holland in Allegan County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Park, Douglas, Saugatuck, and Fennville.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Holland area seeking experienced NPI Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches.
• Working knowledge of process validation and root cause tools.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

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.