New Product Introduction Manager

What You’ll Do:

• Lead multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through the Stage-Gate process, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and launch objectives are achieved.
• Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.
• Drive product commercialization efforts from concept development through full-scale production.
• Lead project reviews and provide executive-level updates on project status, risks, timelines, and key business decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and supply chain risks using structured problem-solving and risk management tools.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles are incorporated early in the product development process.
• Oversee production trials, validation activities, and manufacturing ramp-up across multiple sites.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop scalable production processes and define capital investment requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including quality, cost, manufacturability, and time-to-market.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the NPI process utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and other data-driven methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote effective knowledge transfer, documentation, and best practices across the organization.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, manufacturing, or other technical teams.
• 2+ years of experience in product development, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or New Product Introduction within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading large-scale NPI projects through a Stage-Gate or similar product development process.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process validation methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience within the building products manufacturing industry.
• Experience presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Travel Ability to travel up to 10% to support manufacturing sites, project launches, and business initiatives.