NPI Staff Engineer

Job Number: 12053

External Description:

About this role

The NPI (New Product Introduction) Staff Engineer supports the industrialization and launch of new products at a Carrier manufacturing facility, assisting with validations of MCS and pilot runs.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead the development of new products from the manufacturing engineering perspective

·       Driving design for manufacture and field service throughout the development process

·       Developing cutting edge manufacturing processes

·       Identifying equipment and executing capital plans to meet new program

·       Communicating program status to various levels of the company

·       Applying fundamental knowledge of Mechanical, electrical engineering, Industrial   engineering or controls engineering. Developing, evaluating, and documenting manufacturing processes that improve manufacturability and eliminate process inefficiencies.

·       Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.

·       Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.

·       Working closely with production to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.

·       Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.

·       Trouble shooting and resolving technical problems.

·       Proactively eliminate EHS hazards and ensure that work areas are always safe.

·       Leading or Participating in Kaizen teams and 3P events

·       Understanding of lean principles and systems thinking is needed to effectively lead the projects and process improvement initiatives.

·       Working with Vendors or internal personnel to develop and build new tools and fixtures for advanced manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering

·       5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, design, or NPI.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in Engineering is a plus

·       Experience with product launches in high-growth environments.

·       Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly

·       Proactive and results-driven; thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

·       Design of experiments and data analysis technique knowledge

·       Proficient with Microsoft; Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word

·       Excellent analytical and communication skills

·       Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse audiences including cross-functional team members, senior leaders, global suppliers, and external customers including service managers and technicians.

·       Experience working in a team environment

·       Organized with strong attention to detail

Job Number: 30220983

Community / Marketing Title: NPI Staff Engineer

Location_formattedLocationLong: North Carolina, US