Manufacturing System NPD Engineer
Core
Define, develop, implement, and transition new manufacturing technologies and processes to production to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality for new product development initiatives.
Role type
Manufacturing Systems NPD Engineer
Builds
Pilot production environments and early production manufacturing processes
Domain
Manufacturing engineering / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electro-mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, controls engineering, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), hardware/software integration, lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Stage Gate process, budgeting, project management
Preferred skills
digital manufacturing tools, IIoT, RFID, AR/VR, human factors and ergonomic principles
Technologies
IIoT, RFID, AR/VR
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain engineering documentation for pilot production introductions; Support product and process quality by assisting in the design of test methods; Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address manufacturability considerations; Utilize the Stage Gate development process for task planning; Analyze manufacturing costs to support budget tracking; Assist in the development of work instructions and manufacturing methods; Prepare technical documentation and reports for stakeholders; Provide manufacturing data to support capacity planning; Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
