NPI Manager

About the role

The NPI Project Engineering Manager will lead a team focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) at Phillips Medisize's campus in Maumelle, AR. This role involves providing leadership and direction to the NPI Engineering team, overseeing engineering activities, managing projects from initiation to completion, fostering communication, and identifying and addressing safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the NPI Engineering team, including people management functions and ensuring alignment with team goals.
• Oversee engineering activities, including project coordination, cost estimating, and development of automated solutions to meet program expectations.
• Plan and implement new manufacturing processes and improvements for current and future production lines.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and six sigma projects, to optimize process flows and drive efficiency.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including planning, quoting, and execution to ensure objectives are met.
• Foster effective communication across internal and external stakeholders, including customers, departments, and broader teams.
• Facilitate collaboration between quality, engineering, and operations to ensure seamless project integration.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices in manufacturing to enhance facility operations.
• Proactively identify and address safety concerns, integrating safety systems into manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction, project management, and/or engineering systems.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering systems and processes, with experience using project management tools, methodologies, and practices.

Qualifications

• Expertise in defining and developing manufacturing solutions, including robotics and automated systems, to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Knowledge of injection molding, tooling, materials, product design, and related processes, including secondary operations and automation technologies.

Skills

• Experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing, with a strong focus on process control equipment and compliance standards.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.