NPI Engineer coordinating product design transfer and continuous improvements in cancer care solutions. Leading cross-functional teams for successful new product introductions and ensuring efficiency.
Responsibilities
Design Transfer Leadership
Lead NPI workstreams, ensuring smooth transition from R&D to production and service.
Coordinate resources, schedules, and deliverables across teams.
Monitor and report project progress, risks, and issues; escalate when appropriate.
Ensure DFM and DFS practices are embedded in projects.
Support structured make-vs-buy decision-making using data-driven analysis.
Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to qualify new components and assemblies.
Drive effective implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Act as change package leader/coordinator, ensuring complete documentation, testing, impact assessments, and effectiveness checks.
Own product configuration management from pre-release through release (parts, BOMs, and procedures).
Apply Lean methodologies to refine the design transfer process, checklists, and workflows.
Drive lessons learned and feedback loops from prior NPI launches.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance in design transfer.
Share knowledge, tools, and best practices across the organization.
Coach and support team members in NPI and design transfer principles.
Maintain up-to-date skills in project management, design transfer, and problem-solving tools and techniques.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or experience equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience in project leadership or coordination within engineering or manufacturing
Experience working in regulated industries; medical device experience strongly preferred (ISO13485, FDA, MDR)
Proven experience managing New Product Introductions, including pilot builds and process validation
Strong background in continuous product improvements (reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability)
Proficiency with engineering practices: design reviews, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFS (Design for Serviceability), life testing, etc.
Hands-on experience with CAD/PLM tools (SolidWorks, PDM) and ERP systems (controlling drawings, designs, BOMs, parts, and work instructions)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to travel to customer sites and suppliers as needed
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
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