NPI Engineer

NPI Engineer-CT area

We are seeking an experienced NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company located in CT, Connecticut in East Hartford or surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering long-term relationships with customers, ensuring their expectations are met, and enhancing efficiency through exceptional service delivery skills. This role is crucial in the NPI process, playing a key part in the successful implementation and launch of new projects for both customers and their suppliers. The primary focus areas for this position include NPI, capacity planning, producibility, problem-solving, and lean processes for new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Primary Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for NPI activities between the customer and their suppliers.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently with a global team.
• Implementation and Distribution: Facilitate the effective implementation and distribution of new products for suppliers, ensuring all quality control standards are met.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and third-party collaborators.
• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to define, develop, and launch new or improved products.
• Process Improvement: Analyse and recommend enhancements to production processes and methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Operational Planning: Develop and oversee an operational NPI plan, set operational KPIs, track project progress, manage risks, and report accordingly.
• Analytical Leadership: Provide leadership in project management, technical expertise, and quality assurance for product analytics.
• Manufacturing Planning: Develop manufacturing plans for assigned materials, including raw and finished goods, capacity planning, and roadmaps.
• NPI Methodologies: Assist in refining NPI methodologies, interfaces, and processes within the operational matrix to ensure smooth product introductions.
• Process Control: Assist in directing and controlling processes in line with defined policies and procedures, and conduct analyses and audits to recommend improvements in safety, quality, cost, waste reduction, and efficiency.
• Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure the readiness of all major new product materials for manufacturing.
• Risk Management: Identify manufacturing risks and bottlenecks and provide solutions using problem-solving techniques and project management.
• European Collaboration: Collaborate with and support the European NPI manager.

This list represents a selection of responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned to support evolving business needs.

Work Experience

Key Skills

• Aerospace Engineering Experience: Proven expertise in aerospace engineering.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Supportive Attitude: Willingness to assist and support colleagues.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Project Management: Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational capabilities.
• Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• NPI Experience: Experience in New Product Introduction.
• Machining Knowledge: Familiarity with machining processes.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement: Essential experience with Lean processes (Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, 5S).
• Technical Drawings: Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Quality Operations: Familiarity with quality operations such as PPAP/APQP or equivalent.
• Quality Project Management: Ability to manage quality aspects of NPI and prototype manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Optimization: Capability to optimize manufacturing methods and tooling/machine layouts.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential weekend and foreign travel.
• Travel Readiness: Ability to travel on short notice.

Requirements:

• Must possess a full US driving license and vehicle.
• Must have a valid passport.
• This position involves travel within the US. 30-50%

·      Work Location: Remote with travel to Branford, CT, Glastonbury, CT and Bristol RI.

Pay range $70-$95K

Benefits:

·      401(k)

·      401(k) matching

·      Dental insurance

·      Health insurance

·      Paid time off

·      Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote with travel to Branford, CT, Glastonbury, CT and Bristol RI.