New Product Industrialization Engineer

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Department: Operations / Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

The New Product Industrialization Engineer is responsible for leading the transition of new products from design and development into full-scale manufacturing. This role serves as the key interface between Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembled efficiently, and launched successfully while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lead manufacturing industrialization activities for new product launches.
  • Participate in cross-functional product development teams from concept through production release.
  • Develop and execute manufacturing launch plans and readiness assessments.
  • Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production validation builds.
  • Establish manufacturing strategies to support product cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manufacturing Process Development
  • Design and implement efficient manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Develop process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Determine labor, tooling, equipment, and facility requirements.
  • Conduct time studies and line balancing activities.
  • Support automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure designs support manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing risks during product development.
  • Lead Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly reviews.
  • Recommend design changes that improve quality, cost, reliability, and throughput.
• Production Launch & Validation
  • Lead product validation activities as required.
  • Coordinate process qualifications and capability studies.
  • Support manufacturing trials and process validation activities.
  • Drive closure of launch-related issues and corrective actions.
• Tooling and Equipment Management
  • Define manufacturing equipment and tooling requirements.
  • Support specification, procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to ensure launch timing requirements are met.
  • Manage capital projects associated with new product introductions.
• Quality and Continuous Improvement
  • Support PFMEA development and control plan creation.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Monitor launch metrics and production performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Serve as primary manufacturing representative during product development.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Product Engineering, Maintenance, and Procurement teams.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership.
  • Support customer and supplier technical discussions related to manufacturing readiness.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, new product introduction, or production launch environments.
  • Experience leading manufacturing launches from prototype through production.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly systems, and production equipment.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodology, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in highly regulated or high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
  • Experience with automation and production line design.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or similar).
  • Experience with ERP and MES systems.
  • Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.

Success Measures

• On-time product launches
• Manufacturing readiness achieved prior to SOP (Start of Production)
• Achievement of quality and scrap targets during launch
• Successful ramp-up to planned production rates
• Reduction in launch-related manufacturing issues
• Achievement of cost and productivity targets
• Customer launch success and satisfaction

Pay

For this U.S.-based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. Individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Care for Yourself and Your Family
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with member reward points
  • Basic life insurance
  • Benefit Bucks
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • Well-being programs
  • 12 holidays per year
  • 15 days of paid time off per year
• Invest and Plan Your Future
  • Competitive base salary and incentives
  • Company share ownership
  • 401(k) with company match
• Grow Your Skills and Career
  • Performance discussions
  • Global opportunities
  • Schneider Career Hub
  • Learning platforms like Coursera
• Team Up in the Workplace
  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace
  • Recognition programs
  • Opportunities to share your voice
• Support Your Community
  • Volunteer leave
  • Programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
  • Youth education initiatives
  • Military leave benefits