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Npd Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Power

Delaware, OH

$102K - $132K/yr

High visibility within global NPD programs and customer-facing solutions * Opportunity to shape and influence electrical design standards and best practices at Vertiv Key Responsibilities 1. ...

Own tactical NPD projects from requirements through launch: write product requirement briefs, define critical specifications, produce or coordinate manufacturing-ready drawings, and manage sample ...

Own tactical NPD projects from requirements through launch: write product requirement briefs, define critical specifications, produce or coordinate manufacturing-ready drawings, and manage sample ...

JOB SUMMARY: Manages and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in sourcing activities related to Product Engineering (PE) projects. Sets strategic direction for sourcing within PE projects ...

Lead Product Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

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Lead fast cycle NPD focused on customer value creation, business growth, and improved product performance * Build and deploy modern digital sizing & selection tools for regulators and control valves

Lead Product Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead fast cycle NPD focused on customer value creation, business growth, and improved product performance * Build and deploy modern digital sizing & selection tools for regulators and control valves

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How much do npd jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for npd in Ohio is $18.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $19.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in New Product Development teams?

Professionals in NPD often encounter challenges such as balancing innovation with feasibility, managing tight deadlines, and aligning cross-functional teams (like marketing, design, and engineering) towards a unified product vision. Navigating rapidly changing market trends and customer preferences can also require quick adaptation and iterative development. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to coordinate efforts, overcome resource constraints, and ensure successful product launches.

What is the NPD position?

An NPD (New Product Development) position involves designing, developing, and launching new products or services. It typically requires skills in project management, market research, and cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative ideas to market efficiently.

What is the difference between Npd vs Product Manager?

AspectNpdProduct Manager
Required credentialsBachelor's in engineering, marketing, or related field; sometimes certifications in product developmentBachelor's or master's in business, marketing, or related field; certifications like PMP or Agile often preferred
Work environmentResearch and development teams, manufacturing, cross-functional product developmentMarketing, sales, engineering teams, strategic planning
Employer and industry usageManufacturing, consumer goods, technology companiesTech, retail, consumer electronics, and various industries

While Npd (New Product Development) focuses on creating and launching new products, a Product Manager oversees the entire product lifecycle, including strategy, development, and market success. Both roles require collaboration across teams, but Npd is more specialized in the innovation process, whereas Product Managers handle broader product strategy and business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an NPD specialist?

To thrive as a New Product Development (NPD) Specialist, you need strong project management skills, a background in product design or engineering, and experience with market research and innovation processes. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and stage-gate or agile development methodologies is typically required. Creative problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication are critical soft skills for cross-functional teamwork and managing stakeholders. These capabilities are essential for successfully driving new products from concept to market, ensuring competitiveness and customer satisfaction.

What is an NPD professional?

NPD stands for New Product Development. NPD professionals are responsible for overseeing the process of bringing new products to market, from the initial idea and concept through design, development, testing, and launch. They collaborate with teams across research, marketing, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure products meet customer needs and business goals. Their work often involves market research, project management, and coordinating timelines and budgets. NPD roles are crucial for companies looking to innovate and stay competitive.
Infographic showing various Npd job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,194 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Senior/Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (NPD)

Copeland

Sidney, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 489 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
If you are an ENGINEERING/QUALITY PROFESSIONAL looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Sidney, Ohio location, you will represent Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to provide relevant inputs for New Product Development programs (NPD) as outlined below.
As a SENIOR/LEAD NPD SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, You Will:
  • Attend NPD meetings (Includes weekly Engineering & Team meetings, FMEA, Gate Reviews, Design Reviews) and represent SQE. Present status of SQE department responsibilities such as PPAP approval status and corrective actions to all management levels. Coordinate Commodity SQE involvement as needed.
  • Assist Procurement Program Manager in assuring that adequate design/print/technical reviews occur with Suppliers and Commodity SQEs for new outsourced parts.
  • Provide input as to part manufacturability and provide improvement suggestions to Copeland Product / Design Engineering. Involve Commodity SQEs as appropriate to provide DFM input to promote robust product manufacturability and quality.
  • Maintain project & PPAP status list of new and changed part numbers for programs assigned. Communicated upcoming milestones to commodity SQEs to maintain overall project schedule.
  • Prepare presentations as required to communicate program status to various levels of the organization.

WHO YOU ARE:
You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations and needs. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks, plus maintain a track record of exceeding goals by successfully pushing yourself and helping others achieve results. You effectively communicate in various settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Able to adjust message communication to fit the audience and provide helpful/timely information to individuals across the organization.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field plus five (5) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education / experience
  • Quality engineering experience including knowledge and experience in:
    • APQP; Flow Charting; Control plans; FMEA; DFM
    • Statistical Process Control
    • Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R)
    • Problem Solving; Corrective Action; Process Improvement Techniques
    • Quality Systems; ISO 9000 and/or TS16949
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes used in relevant commodities
  • Travel up to 15% within North America

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering plus ten (10) years experience
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA
  • Certifications in ASQ (CQA, CQE, CQM)
  • Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt or Equivalent
  • A broad knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
  • Quality Auditing (Systems and processes)
  • Advanced statistics, problem solving and process improvement techniques.
  • Broad knowledge of Copeland LP products such as product function / application, customer expectations, and material properties.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work
About Our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com

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