Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI)
Company: GrowTech Industries, LLC
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title Advanced Manufacturing
Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) Location Phoenix, AZ or
Goodyear, AZ (On-Site) Department New Product Introduction
Employment Type Full-Time | Exempt Company Overview GTI designs,
engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting
energy storage, power generation, data center infrastructure,
defense, and industrial markets. GTI operates an
engineered-to-order, fabrication-driven manufacturing environment
where disciplined New Product Introduction and production launch
execution are critical to scale, cost, quality, and delivery.
Position Overview We design and manufacture complex modular systems
supporting energy storage, power generation, data center
infrastructure, defense, and industrial markets. Our products don’t
move from concept to production by accident. They move because
manufacturing engineers own the transition. 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
Keywords: GrowTech Industries, LLC, Prescott , Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering , Goodyear, Arizona
