Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:The NPI Leader will be responsible for driving the successful introduction of new products from customer requirement to market launch. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to align engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver products on time, at cost, and with high quality.--ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and quality teams to ensure seamless product launches.3. Process Development: Establish and refine NPI processes, including design transfer, pilot builds, validation, and ramp-up.4. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in product introduction and develop mitigation strategies.5. Supplier & Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure suppliers and manufacturing sites are prepared for production ramp-up, ------including tooling, capacity, and quality systems.6. Performance Tracking: Define KPIs for NPI success (time-to-market, yield, cost, quality) and report progress to leadership.7. Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned from past launches into future NPI processes.MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:All other duties as assigned by management--
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).2. 10+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or program management.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:1. Strong Project Management Skill - Should have used --Critical Path Method (CPM), Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) --and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)2. Proven track record of leading complex product introductions in a global environment.3. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.4. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.5. Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.6. Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.8. Passion for innovation and delivering customer value.9. Should be comfortable with Microsoft Project Management Tool or any other tool.--10. Application of usage of AIML in project management will be added advantage.--PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.--What You'll Love About Working HereWe offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Paid Time Off (PTO)10 paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life and AD&D insuranceCompany-paid Short-term disability (STD)Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)401kBenefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date--PI59788ca
POSITION SUMMARY:The NPI Leader will be responsible for driving the successful introduction of new products from customer requirement to market launch. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to align engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver products on time, at cost, and with high quality.--ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and quality teams to ensure seamless product launches.3. Process Development: Establish and refine NPI processes, including design transfer, pilot builds, validation, and ramp-up.4. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in product introduction and develop mitigation strategies.5. Supplier & Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure suppliers and manufacturing sites are prepared for production ramp-up, ------including tooling, capacity, and quality systems.6. Performance Tracking: Define KPIs for NPI success (time-to-market, yield, cost, quality) and report progress to leadership.7. Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned from past launches into future NPI processes.MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:All other duties as assigned by management--
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).2. 10+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or program management.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:1. Strong Project Management Skill - Should have used --Critical Path Method (CPM), Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) --and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)2. Proven track record of leading complex product introductions in a global environment.3. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.4. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.5. Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.6. Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.8. Passion for innovation and delivering customer value.9. Should be comfortable with Microsoft Project Management Tool or any other tool.--10. Application of usage of AIML in project management will be added advantage.--PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.--What You'll Love About Working HereWe offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Paid Time Off (PTO)10 paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life and AD&D insuranceCompany-paid Short-term disability (STD)Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)401kBenefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date--PI59788ca
New Product Introduction Leader - Onsite Only in schofield at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.