NPI Manufacturing Lead for Supplier Development

Role Overview Position Overview We’re looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead product industrialization through disciplined NPI phase gates, from early design through production launch. This role sits at the center of engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, with real accountability for whether a product is ready to scale. Key Responsibilities NPI Phase Gate Ownership & Execution Own manufacturing deliverables across all NPI phase gates from concept through production release Define manufacturing inputs required at each phase gate (design maturity, BOM completeness, routings, tooling, capacity, quality plans) Participate as the manufacturing authority in phase gate reviews Ensure products do not advance gates without required manufacturing criteria being met Drive accountability for unresolved manufacturing risks prior to gate approval Product Industrialization & Manufacturing Strategy Translate engineering designs into executable manufacturing strategies Define build approaches, line flow, takt assumptions, and labor models Develop and validate manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation Ensure alignment between design intent, manufacturing capability, and cost targets Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly decisions early in development Prototype, Pilot & Launch Builds Lead manufacturing execution for prototype and pilot builds Identify manufacturing issues during early builds and drive corrective actions Validate tooling, fixtures, equipment, and processes prior to scale Capture lessons learned and feed improvements back into design and process updates Support initial production ramp and stabilization Cross-Functional NPI Leadership Partner with Design Engineering to influence product architecture and detail design Work with Supply Chain and Sourcing to validate supplier capability, lead times, and capacity Partner with Quality to define control plans, inspection strategies, and acceptance criteria Align with Operations on staffing models, training needs, and capacity planning Serve as the manufacturing escalation point during NPI execution Manufacturing Risk, Cost & Capacity Management Identify manufacturing risks tied to process complexity, tooling, labor, or supply chain Support cost modeling through labor, tooling, and process assumptions Drive mitigation plans for cost, capacity, and schedule risks Support make/buy decisions and production scaling strategies Production Release & Handoff Ensure all manufacturing documentation is complete and validated prior to production release Support formal handoff from NPI into Operations Train production teams on new processes, tooling, and requirements Remain engaged post-launch to support early production issues and ramp stability Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within industrial or engineered product environments Direct experience supporting structured New Product Introduction programs Strong understanding of fabrication, assembly, and industrial manufacturing processes Experience participating in or owning NPI phase gate deliverables Ability to work cross-functionally and drive execution across teams Strong shop-floor problem solving and launch execution skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive, aerospace, energy, data center, or heavy industrial OEM environments Experience supporting high-mix, engineered-to-order products Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, or similar gated product development frameworks Lean or Six Sigma background Experience supporting pilot builds and production ramps $0 - $0 a year GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr