Senior NPI Engineer

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Job Description

Reports to : Director of Quality

Shift : 1 st Shift

Location : Longmont, CO

Department : Quality

Salary Range : $85,000 - $115,000

Company Overview

There is something exciting about being on the front end of product development and evolution. PTA Corporation, a plastic injection molder and tool builder, is an "entrepreneurial" manufacturer whose customers are leaders in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology industries including Fortune 500 OEMs. Our business has started to grow dramatically and we are currently looking for a Senior NPI Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the transition of new projects and processes from Tooling to Manufacturing. This position will work closely with the customer to define manufacturing requirements, validation protocols, and to identify and correct issues. The position will manage cross-functional deliverables, track progress, and efficiently execute new projects. Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are required. This position will act as the primary contact between functional groups within the organization and will ensure that all stakeholder requirements are properly communicated and accomplished.

• Understand the customer specifications and company standards, verifying the same in the finished product.
• Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Complete print reviews, define workflow processes (process flow diagrams), assisting with manufacturing plans and ensuring detailed work instructions and Quality & Control Plans are prepared.
• Prepare part-specific process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA) utilizing team input for all assigned parts.
• Analyze statistical data including Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R and process capability.
• Responsible for the validation and qualification of manufacturing equipment and processes leveraging standard qualification approaches (IQ / OQ / PQ).
• Provide production support through successful and sustained project launch.
• Provide product and process (Manufacturing, Assembly) input to enhance manufacturability.
• Collaborate with customers to perform detailed data validation and root-cause analysis, resolving anomalies and establishing actionable next steps.
• Prepare and deliver all validation plans, studies, and reports to customers.
• Identify areas for improvement in process and product relating to quality and customer requirements and elevate them to leadership.
• Oversee implementation of countermeasures and corrective / preventive actions as necessary in support of improvements.

Job Qualifications

Physical Requirements

ITAR Requirements

To conform to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at PTA Plastics must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance Statement

PTA Plastics is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, PTA Plastics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in the hiring process and in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact HR@ptaplastics.com.

Pursuant to the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PTA Plastics does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in any aspect of employment, including hiring, job assignments, promotions, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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