NPI Engineer | Petoskey, MI
Salary Range: $73,000 - $112,000 depending on experience
Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a npi engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Petoskey area seeking skilled NPI Engineers.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers NPI Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Petoskey in Emmet County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.
The Opportunity
We partner with organizations in the Petoskey area that seek NPI Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.
Usual Responsibilities
- Develop process flows, fixtures, and tooling for new assemblies.
- Run root cause analysis on defects found during ramp.
- Support production teams during first builds and handoff to volume.
- Report project status, risks, and readiness to management.
- Lead new product introduction projects from prototype through production launch.
- Coordinate builds and track issues through pilot and validation runs.
- Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation and work instructions.
- Work with design and quality teams to resolve production problems.
Recommended Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication across teams.
- Hands on experience with production equipment and assembly processes.
- Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting new product introduction or manufacturing launches.
- Working knowledge of process validation and root cause tools.
- Ability to read drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
Bonus Qualifications
- Project management experience or certification.
- Experience with CAD software and fixture design.
- Background in a high volume or precision manufacturing setting.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
- Familiarity with quality systems in a regulated environment.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Industrial Engineer, NPI Project Engineer, Launch Engineer, Manufacturing Project Engineer, Design for Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.