Job Requirements

We are seeking an experienced NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company located in CT, Connecticut in East Hartford. 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.Due to the nature of this role, you MUST be a US CITIZEN

Pay range $70-$95K

Benefits:

·      401(k)

·      401(k) matching

·      Dental insurance

·      Health insurance

·      Paid time off

·      Vision insurance

 

Work Location: Remote with 60-70% travel to Glastonbury, CT, Branford, CT, and Cleveland, OH.