NPI Manager

Role Summary

Our client is a respected industry-leading manufacturer, providing customers with cutting-edge products and supporting software that drives real value. Their award-winning solutions span a wide range of advanced devices for both commercial and consumer applications. With a strong focus on innovation and reliability, they are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering products that meet the highest standards across every market they serve.

We are seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to oversee the launch of new hardware and integrated systems from concept to full-scale production. You will act as the bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure every product meets technical, commercial, and operational readiness requirements.

Job duties

• Develop and implement a structured NPI process, including stage gates, deliverables, and governance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver seamless product transitions from design through pilot builds to volume manufacture.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, validation, and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in NPI practices to optimize time-to-market, cost, and quality.
• Report progress, risks, and lessons learned to senior stakeholders.

Looking for

• Proven experience managing complex hardware or electro-mechanical projects within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Strong knowledge of NPI or manufacturing introduction processes.
• Hands-on expertise with design for manufacture (DFM), design for test (DFT), failure mode analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), validation builds, and production readiness assessments.
• Experience in structured project delivery frameworks (PRINCE2 or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and practical with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Offer

• Enhance Pension scheme
• Generous training and development budget, including conferences, courses, and relevant events
• Career growth and development opportunities within a dynamic, international business
• A supportive, collaborative, and engaging work environment where independence, drive, and initiative are encouraged