New Product Introduction Leader - Onsite Only

About the role

The NPI Leader will drive 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and quality teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Establish and refine NPI processes, including design transfer, pilot builds, validation, and ramp-up.
• Identify potential risks in product introduction and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure suppliers and manufacturing sites are prepared for production ramp-up, including tooling, capacity, and quality systems.
• Define KPIs for NPI success (time-to-market, yield, cost, quality) and report progress to leadership.
• Drive lessons learned from past launches into future NPI processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or program management.

Skills

• Strong project management skills, including experience with Critical Path Method (CPM), Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).
• Proven track record of leading complex product introductions in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for innovation and delivering customer value.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project Management Tool or similar tools.
• Application of AI/ML in project management is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability (STD).
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k.

Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date.