About the Role We are supporting a confidential global manufacturing organization in the search for an NPI Engineering & Operations Manager to lead and drive the New Product Introduction (NPI) process across a global manufacturing network . This is a highly technical, engineering-focused leadership role responsible for moving new products from development through manufacturing readiness and successful production launch. The position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams across the United States, Vietnam, and China , ensuring new products are manufacturable, scalable, validated, and successfully introduced into production. This is not a traditional plant operations role . We are looking for an engineer-first leader with strong hands-on experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, process development, and product industrialization.
Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) principles to identify and resolve manufacturing risks early in the development process. Identify technical, quality, process, and manufacturing risks and drive corrective actions. Partner with international engineering and manufacturing teams, particularly in Asia . Provide technical leadership to cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. Ensure new products meet applicable quality, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline . Approximately 5–10 years of relevant engineering/manufacturing experience , with 7+ years particularly attractive. Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or related technical functions . Experience with PFMEA/FMEA, Control Plans, First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation, or manufacturing readiness . Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional engineering, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams . Experience leading technical projects, engineering teams, or cross-functional NPI initiatives. Experience in connectors, interconnects, electronics, electronic components, electromechanical products, or similar highly engineered manufacturing environments . Experience with global or multi-site manufacturing operations . Experience supporting manufacturing operations in Asia, including China and/or Vietnam . Experience working with PLM/change-management processes such as ECO/ECN is beneficial.
Location & Travel Relocation is strongly preferred , and a comprehensive relocation package is available. Exceptional candidates who are not immediately able to relocate may still be considered based on experience and overall alignment.
NPI Engineering & Operations Manager in new albany at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.