Production Engineer

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

FLSA Status: ☒Exempt ☐Non-Exempt

Direct Report(s): 0

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1^st 

Job Summary: A New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineer leads the technical team, making decisions on technology and development methodologies. They ensure that the product is technically feasible and delivered according to specifications. Focuses on the manufacturability of the product, ensuring that it can be produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and at scale.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new products. This includes designing processes, selecting appropriate materials, and determining the best methods to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Work closely with product designers and engineers to understand the product specifications and design intent. Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to ensure the product can be produced efficiently.
• Oversee the creation of prototypes and pilot runs. Analyze the results to identify areas for process improvement and make necessary adjustments before full-scale production.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flowcharts, and quality control procedures. 
• Implement quality control measures and conduct inspections to ensure products meet quality standards. 
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to identify and address any quality issues promptly.
• Work with production planners to develop production schedules and capacity plans. 
• Ensure that production processes are aligned with demand forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production costs without compromising product quality. 
• Explore efficient manufacturing techniques, automation, and alternative methods to reduce expenses.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process. Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Train production staff on new processes, equipment, and best practices. 
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure that the team can produce high-quality products efficiently.
• Address production issues as they arise, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions. Analyze root causes and prevent recurrence of production-related problems.
• Ensure that the manufacturing processes comply with industry regulations and standards. Stay updated on relevant regulations and make necessary adjustments to processes to maintain compliance.
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, quality assurance, and management, to provide updates on the manufacturing process, challenges, and solutions.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Thoroughly understands how to read and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts on part prints to effectively run quality parts.
• Must be adaptable to a changing environment, competing demands and is able to deal well with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Advanced mathematical abilities to include knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Experience with CAD Autodesk Inventor Preferred.
• Critical thinking and advanced decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to identify different materials and their relationship to design (form, fit, and function).
• High level of attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping capability.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, blueprints, routers, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to collaborate and assist team members, provide input to the area lead, and attend/participate effectively in meetings.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally, and constructively.
• Comply with and maintain 5S and safe work environment practices.
• Experienced in a medical device, ISO/FDA, job shop environment preferred.
• Ability to work the necessary hours and adjust their schedule accordingly to ensure the work is complete on time. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Regularly work in a manufacturing plant environment around moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws, Intech provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, crouch, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, exchange information and hear the operation of the machines. 
• Requires the ability to lift 25 lbs. and be able to push and pull.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and/or hearing protection.

• Reaction time is important to quickly respond to sound and/or sight of machine malfunction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to receive and understand direction from management.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a long period of time without being distracted.
• Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.

Education, Experience, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
• Technical degree preferred. Will accept High School Diploma, GED, Trade School, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 3 years in ISO/FDA machine shop, contract manufacturer experience required. 

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. The employment relationship continues to be “at-will”.

EEO Statement/ADA:

Intech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

HR Approval: Dana Smith, HR MANAGER

Date: August 12, 2026

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Date Posted: August 12, 2026

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