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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