NPI Manager

What Drives Success

The NPI Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This role oversees a team of engineers and technical staff, driving continuous improvement initiatives while aligning production capabilities with business objectives.

Drive manufacturing engineering initiatives to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across engineering and production
Review product designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements for quality and efficiency
Lead cost reduction efforts across assembly processes and plant operations
Ensure projects are executed on time and within budget
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related environment
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and process improvement
• Understanding of mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Project management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Ability to stand, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We Offer

• Compensation: Salaried exempt role with a starting salary range between $122,000 - $160,000 annually
• Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, 8 weeks paid birthing leave, 2 weeks paid bonding leave, life and long-term disability insurance, up to 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year