Senior NPI Engineer

Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We are developing and manufacturing new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, gene therapy, COPD, TBI, atrial fibrillation, blood clots, brain surgery, and many more.

About the role

The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer will ensure that our innovative designs are transitioned into effective and sustainable production. Our life-saving products require predictable delivery of high-quality, cost-effective production over 5+ year product lifetimes. This role involves collaborating with Vantage MedTech’s Engineering and Manufacturing teams to provide input on device design manufacturability and plan and execute the transfer of new products to our manufacturing facility.

This position is based in Olathe, KS. Candidate must either be local or willing to relocate to the Kansas City metro area. This is not a remote opportunity, and relocation assistance is not provided at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for project success as it relates to New Product Introduction deliverables throughout the Product Realization Process
• Lead and manage NPI activities for new products, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Act as the primary interface between development and manufacturing during design transfer activities, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and scalability of new products
• Collaborate on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize product design for efficient and cost-effective production
• Develop, refine, and continuously improve manufacturing processes—both product-specific and general manufacturing operations
• Identify and resolve technical challenges related to NPI projects, working collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve manufacturing processes for new products
• Support the development of cost-effective manufacturing strategies and identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and procedures
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior/early-career NPI engineers
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Program Management
• Experience working in a client-facing role
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to execute projects
• Demonstrated project budget management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485, and production requirements
• Proven ability to analyze complex systems and break them down into clear and organized parts
• Experience with products containing electronic assemblies is highly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company retirement plan with matching