NPI Manager II

SIG SAUER Careers•Exeter, NH

20h

About The Position

The NPI Manager II plans, leads, and manages product development projects from inception through realization, ranging from basic to high complexity, with limited supervision. This midlevel role requires a self-driven, organized, detail-oriented person who can communicate with and manage large, diverse interdisciplinary teams. The manager collaborates with product development teammates and communicates directly with Executive Management. The role leads cross-functional execution throughout the product development lifecycle, including project planning, resource and budget management, component development, compliance, testing, pre-production readiness, and launch preparation. It also maintains and improves NPI processes and procedures, develops supporting ISO documentation, trains team members, and participates in sustaining 5S standards. The position must follow required safety and ISO procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business, or equivalent work experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
3–6 years of product development, engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
Mechanically inclined, with an advanced understanding of mechanical devices and assemblies.
Ability to understand technical product development issues and work with engineers to facilitate action plans and resolve problems.
Strong project management skills and a track record of leading interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to forecast project resources and budgets and proactively identify and mitigate constraints.
Strong computer-based technical competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Intermediate experience with PLM and ERP systems.
Intermediate competency with project planning, collaborative work management, or task management tools.
Ability to communicate effectively, maintain professionalism and interpersonal skills, and complete reporting responsibilities.
Ability to use leadership skills and confidence while working in a team environment.
Ability to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately, verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan, lead, and execute NPI, Value Analysis, and Continuous Improvement projects according to a prescribed scope, budget, and/or timeline.
Ability to perform prolonged periods of desk and computer work, including repetitive keyboard and mouse tasks; open file cabinets; reach, bend, and twist; and lift and move files.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must wear required PPE where required and comply with work exposure EH&S training requirements and SIG SAUER security mandates.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience using and maintaining firearms preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead product development teams in managing deliverables, assigning priorities, setting development build plans, and closing open development issues.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and balance competing resources and priorities.
Maintain mastery of SIG SAUER NPI and related cross-functional operational processes.
Report development status, timelines, risks, and mitigation plans to the Manager, Executive Management, and stakeholders.
Escalate resource and priority conflicts to Executive Management and propose ways to resolve them.
Serve as the central communication point for cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Drive individual Bill of Materials component development, including drawing, BOM, and routing releases; change order strategies; manufacturing process setup and validation; and revision dispositions.
Oversee compliance with customer and internal requirements throughout product development.
Monitor design development, verification, and validation testing, track compliance with requirements, and drive closure of remedial actions.
Manage pre-production readiness, including TDP and BOM release via PLM; setup of assembly, range, inspection, and packaging processes; supply chain and manufacturing scaling; technical documentation and manuals; spare parts and product-specific tools; and marketing launch readiness.
Develop project execution strategies and plans with cross-functional teams, establish scope and critical paths, and communicate priorities.
Monitor product cost and initiate cost-reduction efforts to maximize profitability.
Maintain development budgets and resource pools.
Maintain and improve NPI processes and procedures, develop new processes and supporting ISO documentation, and train team members.
Participate in and sustain 5S standards.
Follow required safety and ISO procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.