NPI Engineer

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Overview The NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer is responsible for the development, qualification, and launch of new processes for manufacturing. Additionally, the NPI Engineer is responsible for improving NPI processes, training of new operators for OQ/PQ validation, and developing cost saving projects by deploying processing improvements. Responsibilities Lead process development activities for New Product Introduction projects including prototyping, validation using IQ/OQ/OQ, and launch efforts during the entire product development process. Participate in related molding, inspection, characterization, and other manufacturing processes and assists in generating process documentation including process sheets, work instructions, SOP’s, control plans, and PFMEA’s. Perform process determination and DOE runs for process definition. Oversee First Article sample and validation runs. Develop new processes, tooling and manufacturing concepts that will meet customer expectations on cost, quality, and delivery. Create and execute validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for new product, equipment, tooling, and processes. Communicate status with the Project engineer, quality, and production team members. Identify areas for improvement in equipment and processes, and work with the engineering team to implement solutions. Train manufacturing operators related to material, molding tools, and equipment for NPI. Cooperate and conduct professionally with coworkers, staff, and managers. Meet Ingersoll Rand’s standards for quality and productivity. Follow all procedures for cleanroom operation, cleanroom attire, and contamination control. Follow all quality procedures for traceability, line clearance, process control, safety, and housekeeping. Communicate effectively with Flexan’s employees and management. Demonstrate all the Ingersoll Rand corporate values. Provides engineering support for all activities in the product development process. Monitors the status of all new products and ensures effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures, and government regulations. Works with design engineering and assists in the transition of design prototypes into cost-efficient and high-volume products. Develops prototype design according to required techniques and manufacturing processes. Design new manufacturing process requirements and associate guidelines. Develop and implement efficient material handling, and flow strategies, and always maintain safety. Works with Quality Control team to generate, update and implement all project related documentation including control plans, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, sample request, process guides and troubleshooting guides. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering. Requirements Bachelor of science from a four-year college or university in an engineering or science related field. Must be motivated and creative, work well under pressure and operate effectively in a fast paced team environment. Must meet internal deadlines and customer due dates. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate needs and demands in an effective manner. Must be detail oriented, focused and able to produce accurate and professional documents. Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab (or other statistical analysis software). Solidworks or CAD modeling software is a plus. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field. Experience working with medical devices and associated regulatory requirements. Experience with product qualification and process validation activities. The pay range for this role is $80-110k. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location. What we Offer At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond. Special Accommodation If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ingersoll-Rand plc