Senior NPI Engineer

Fluid Management Senior NPI Engineer (L3) in Chaska/Bloomington, driving new products into manufacturing through close collaboration with product development and manufacturing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Transfer new products from R&D and/or New Product Development Engineering (NPD/PDE) into manufacturing, focusing on electromechanical devices & instrumentation, fluid handling, and packaging.
• Create and update control plans and FMEAs.
• Design, create, and execute Validation and Qualification (V&Q) protocols, including statistical analysis, and establish standards for V&Q protocols within FM NPI.
• Develop Manufacturing Plans, including site selection, material planning, chemical/waste management, ramp/capacity planning, and cost roadmaps.
• Support new equipment and fixturing via design input and commissioning ownership.
• Optimize processes during scale-up to improve cycle time and yield.
• Set up systems for new product production, including Bills of Material, Routings, and Costing in SAP, SPC (CamLine), and Testing (LIMS).
• Create manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and process records.
• Train operations personnel on new processes, products, and equipment.
• Mentor less experienced NPI engineers and personnel.
• Use the Accolade project management tool to track project progress and ensure deliverables are completed and uploaded in each phase.
• Collaborate with development and manufacturing teams to define robust product and process designs, ensuring smooth transitions to manufacturing.
• Engage with the Production cell team to ensure Manufacturing Readiness of the new product portfolio, providing input to prioritize and right-size projects.
• Support continuous improvement and task force efforts, including participation in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) initiatives.

Requirements

• Technical flexibility and ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Willingness and ability for hands-on work with equipment and products.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across functions.
• Motivated, self-directed team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence personnel at all organizational levels.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Experience in transferring products from development to manufacturing.

Success Metrics

• Successful and on-time transfer of products to manufacturing compared to Accolade Gate Dates and IRDs.
• Revenue generated from newly transferred products.
• No unplanned events or excursions for new products in manufacturing after transfer.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $95,500 - $121,500 per year, dependent on skills.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy.
• Generous 401(K) plan with immediate employer match and no delayed vesting.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Education assistance to support ongoing learning.
• Values-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.