Hybrid New Product Introduction Engineer, Level III-IV

at Centaur Health

• Job title: New Product Introduction Engineer, Level III-IV
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Middleton, United States

About the role

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities