New Product Introduction Engineer 2

Purpose

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer 2 is responsible for transitioning Research and Development (R&D) prototypes into production-ready products for EFCO's manufacturing and distribution operations.

This role focuses on design for manufacturability, cost optimization, production documentation, supplier technical support, and early production validation to ensure new products are safe, repeatable, cost-effective, and aligned with EFCO's quality standards.

The NPI Engineer 2 serves as the primary technical owner during the commercialization phase of new products and supports successful transitions from R&D to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Design for Manufacturability & Cost Optimization (30%)


* Review R&D designs to ensure products are manufacturable, durable, and cost-effective for EFCO's manufacturing department.


* Develop and maintain preliminary and detailed cost estimates for materials, fabrication, and assembly to support budgeting, pricing, and design decisions.


* Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining structural integrity, safety, and performance requirements.


* Collaborate with R&D Engineers, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to optimize materials, weldments, tolerances, and fabrication methods.


* Exercise sound judgment to ensure design changes do not compromise validated testing or design intent.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Enablement 25%)


* Partner with other departments to ensure new products meet functional, operational, and market requirements.


* Provide the teams with the technical information, drawings, and documentation they need to effectively sell, support, and service the product during initial product rollout.


* Identify potential gaps or challenges from a departmental perspective and work proactively with R&D, Manufacturing, and other engineering functions to resolve them prior to product launch.

Early Production Support (20%)


* Provide engineering oversight and support during first article inspections, initial production runs, and early production build-out for new products.


* Verify that manufactured parts meet design intent, specifications, and EFCO quality standards.


* Apply structured root cause analysis to investigate nonconformances, deviations, or recurring issues identified during first builds, distinguishing design-related causes from manufacturing or supplier-driven factors.


* Identify and resolve gaps in design, documentation, specifications, or processes, while implementing engineering changes as required to support efficient, repeatable production.


* Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to define and implement corrective actions and validate their effectiveness, ensuring readiness for transition to standard manufacturing operations.

Supplier & Purchasing Technical Support (15%)


* Serve as the technical point of contact for suppliers during new pr...