Manufacturing Engineering Manager & NPI

Job Overview

The NPI & Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing engineering activities, and engineering change management in a medium-volume, high-mix, configure-to-order assembly environment. This role ensures that new designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and configurable, overseeing design transfer from R&D to Operations while applying continuous improvement principles, including Lean Manufacturing, to enhance efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a deep understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM), assembly processes, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Product Lifecycle Management:

• Lead and direct the Manufacturing Engineering team, setting priorities and aligning efforts with operational goals.
• Manage the Engineering Change process, ensuring efficient execution and cross-functional coordination.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve product quality and ease of assembly.
• Collaborate with the product configurator team to support new product introductions or to meet new customer requirements.
• Control part number, work center, routing, and BOM creation in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and external suppliers to ensure smooth production.
• Oversee document control and release processes, ensuring accessibility for internal teams and suppliers.
  
  

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Design Transfer

• Lead the design transfer process from R&D to Operations, ensuring seamless integration into production.
• Oversee development builds, identifying process refinements and required design changes for manufacturability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, and Product Management to ensure adherence to cost targets for mass production.
• Support ongoing cost reduction efforts, optimizing processes and design while meeting product requirements.
• Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, and configurability.
• Work with Operations, Quality, and Service teams to develop process and training documentation.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Identify and lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Implement process standardization and optimization for assembly, serviceability, and engineering workflows.
• Mentor and train employees, fostering a high-performing, cross-trained engineering team.
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly engineering, with expertise in NPI, PLM, and engineering change management.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, including sheet metal, plastics, and electronics manufacturing, is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, ERP systems, CAD, and BOM management.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, DFMA, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of 4-5 individual contributors, including remote team members.
• Demonstrated independent thinking, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to make well-informed decisions.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High self-motivation with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, even across remote teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and work environments, maintaining focus on achieving objectives and continuous improvement.
  
  

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

• Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
  
  

AGS is an equal opportunity employer