NPI Program Manager, Medical Device Manufacturing

MICRON PRODUCTS INC & SUBSIDIARIES • Fitchburg, MA

3d • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As the NPI Program Manager, you will play a critical role in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production. This position requires a strong foundation in engineering principles, project management expertise, and the ability to communicate professionally with both internal teams and external customers. You will be responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration, maintaining timelines, and ensuring technical feasibility and quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plastics, tooling, or manufacturing engineering
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from initiation to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks preferred
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly customer communications to provide status updates, manage expectations, and address technical inquiries.
• Represent Micron professionally in all customer interactions, ensuring clear, concise, and solution-oriented communication.
• Establish and manage project timelines, ensuring tooling builds and milestones are met.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility for new products and processes.
• Create detailed Statements of Work (SOW) for all new projects.
• Facilitate PFMEA reviews with internal teams and implement corrective actions.
• Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS) for tooling and equipment to be installed at Micron.
• Analyze customer part prints to confirm manufacturability and tolerance compliance.
• Support validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ), analyze data using Minitab, and prepare reports for customers.
• Collaborate with process engineers to develop and document molding processes.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and documentation, reporting regularly to the Engineering Manager.
• Finalize and release all project documentation for production readiness.
• Provide production support to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support project success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off
• A positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level