What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
About the job
Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) – Onsite
Location: Kettering, OH (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role
Join a high-impact engineering team focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving process development, validation, and optimization to support new product launches.
Key Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production
Manage cross-functional projects to meet timelines and deliverables
Perform process validation and equipment qualification activities
Conduct statistical analysis to support validation and process improvements
Analyze manufacturing capacity and drive efficiency improvements
Support margin expansion initiatives and cost optimization (COGs)
Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics
5–10 years of Manufacturing / Process Engineering experience
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
Strong project management experience in cross-functional environments
Experience leading teams without direct reporting authority
Experience managing suppliers and external technical resources
Knowledge of product costing structures and cost of goods (COGs)
Understanding of statistical analysis for validation and process control
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in regulated manufacturing environments
Lean Six Sigma certification