New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager

Location: Send, near Woking, Surrey

Job Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + production bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with flexible start and finish times

Benefits for NPI Project Manager

Up to £50,000 basic salary, dependent on experience

Additional production-related bonus

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance after probation

Health cash plan and life assurance after probation

Company sick pay and Cycle to Work scheme after probation

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Free on-site gym, yoga and fitness sessions

Training and professional development opportunities

Introduction for NPI Project Manager

Industrial Connected Talent is supporting an established engineering and manufacturing technology business in the search for a New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager.

This role focuses on managing new product development projects from initial concept through to manufacturing release and production launch. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical standards.

Responsibilities for NPI Project Manager

As NPI Project Manager, you will take ownership of an established project portfolio, managing milestones, resources, risks and delivery schedules. You will work closely with engineering leadership and internal departments to coordinate product development, prototype builds and successful new product introductions.

Plan and manage NPI projects from concept through to production launch

Develop project schedules, milestones, budgets and resource plans

Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality and external suppliers

Manage project risks, dependencies, stage-gate reviews and reporting

Oversee prototype builds, testing, verification and manufacturing readiness

Maintain project documentation, BOMs and progress updates using project management systems

Requirements for NPI Project Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience managing engineering, manufacturing or new product development projects. You should be highly organised, commercially aware and confident coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders within a technical environment.

Experience managing NPI, engineering or manufacturing projects

Strong project planning, scheduling and risk management skills

Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering and production teams

Knowledge of product development, prototyping and manufacturing processes

Experience using project management software such as Wrike, MS Project or similar

Understanding of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines

Desirable Experience for NPI Project Manager

Experience with structured NPI processes and stage-gate project management

Background in precision engineering, electronics, optical systems or technical manufacturing

Knowledge of prototype development, BOM management and supplier coordination

Understanding of CE marking, product testing and verification

Experience improving project management processes and reporting systems

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