Director of NPI (New Product Introduction)

GrowTech Industries, LLC•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

GTI Energy designs, engineers, and manufactures complex modular systems supporting modular data center infrastructure, energy storage, power generation platforms, defense, and industrial markets. Operating in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment, GTI delivers steel enclosures, integrated platforms, and mission-critical modular systems. Successful product launches require strong technical leadership, disciplined execution, and cross-functional coordination from concept through production ramp. GTI Energy is seeking a Director of New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead the end-to-end launch of new products, programs, and customer platforms across the organization. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional execution from customer handoff through design maturity, sourcing readiness, manufacturing readiness, pilot builds, and production launch. The Director of New Product Introduction will serve as a key customer-facing leader at the program level, ensuring GTI delivers technical credibility, execution confidence, and launch discipline throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, combined with leadership experience in complex manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline
10–15+ years of experience in New Product Introduction, Program Management, Engineering, or Operations leadership roles
Experience leading complex product launches in industrial manufacturing, contract manufacturing, modular systems, or engineered-to-order environments
Strong customer-facing experience at the program or executive level
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through high-pressure launch environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, engineering release processes, BOM control, and supply chain readiness
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent launches and competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with modular data centers, BESS, power generation platforms, or industrial infrastructure products
Background in fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical integration, or system-level manufacturing
Experience with ERP / PLM systems such as NetSuite or similar platforms
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification
Experience scaling NPI organizations in high-growth manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise New Product Introduction (NPI) strategy across multiple concurrent customer programs and product launches
Own execution from project award through production ramp, ensuring scope, timing, cost, and quality targets are achieved
Establish structured launch plans, phase gates, milestones, and readiness criteria across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality
Drive successful handoff from quoting, commercial, or business development teams into execution
Serve as the executive-level point of contact for customers during new product launches and major program transitions
Lead customer meetings covering schedules, technical risks, readiness status, engineering progress, and launch plans
Build trust and confidence with customers through strong communication, accountability, and technical credibility
Support escalation management and rapid resolution of customer concerns during launch phases
Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management
Ensure engineering deliverables support sourcing, fabrication, assembly, and system integration schedules
Coordinate supplier readiness, material availability, tooling, and manufacturing capacity for launches
Remove roadblocks and drive alignment across departments to maintain launch timelines
Apply engineering judgment to assess technical feasibility, manufacturability, and launch risk
Ensure product designs support production scalability, quality, serviceability, and cost targets
Review design maturity, BOM readiness, documentation completeness, and change management controls
Support resolution of technical issues across electrical, mechanical, structural, and manufacturing disciplines
Ensure manufacturing readiness through pilot builds, pre-production runs, validation plans, and operator training
Partner with plant leadership to prepare facilities, staffing, tooling, and work instructions for launch
Drive First Pass Yield (FPY), throughput, cycle time, takt time, and on-time delivery during ramp phases
Lead launch war-room activities during critical production ramp periods
Identify program risks early and implement mitigation plans across technical, supply chain, and operational areas
Lead structured problem solving using Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and corrective action processes
Capture lessons learned from launches and improve future NPI processes
Standardize launch governance, metrics, and best practices across the organization
Build and lead a high-performing NPI organization including Program Managers, Engineers, and launch resources
Develop talent, establish accountability, and create strong execution discipline
Coach teams on customer communication, technical ownership, and cross-functional leadership
Support hiring and organizational design as GTI scales
Own launch KPIs including on-time launch, milestone adherence, FPY, cycle time, takt time, cost performance, and customer satisfaction
Provide executive-level updates on launch health, risks, timelines, and resource needs
Drive visibility and accountability across active NPI programs