Project Lead-NPI

Tiffany & Co.•Cumberland, RI

About The Position

The Project Lead-NPI manages the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept through launch and post-launch activities. The role maintains project documentation; manages product costing and analysis; coordinates production planning and material requirements; supports product quality through sample review and testing; facilitates training; and oversees the transition to manufacturing. Additional duties include managing inventory, processing invoices, assisting with external and facility qualifications, and handling custom orders and system setups. The role coordinates product definition and specifications, item setup and bills of materials, quality assurance and sample management, system and process maintenance, training and transition activities, and collaboration with external entities. It also provides regular project reporting, verifies product data and documentation, and prepares critical materials required for launch. The position is expected to follow safe work procedures and promptly report incidents and safety issues. Tiffany & Co. describes an inclusive workplace as central to its values and states that eligible employees are offered comprehensive benefits supporting well-being. The company provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
3–5+ years of related experience.
CAD familiarity.
Project management experience.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Experience or training in statistical process analysis.
Ability to understand, communicate, and create technical manufacturing documentation.

Nice To Haves

Minitab or equivalent skills.
JDE or equivalent enterprise resource planning software.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain project documentation, including a centralized communication site, task details, sign-off packages, formal submissions, and close-out documents.
Cost and analyze products throughout development, upload data to eQMS for approval, enter initial estimates into JDE for material and capacity planning, and review simulated costs before final approval.
Define product processes and material needs; identify product levels; procure materials; approve product applications; validate raw materials; provide print information to drafting teams; order testing materials; and approve casting versions.
Set up new items, identify product hierarchy levels, calculate bills of materials, and detail manufacturing routes in coordination with the data management team.
Create development orders for samples, review samples for quality before shipment, coordinate repairs, and generate internal orders to document sample movement and processes.
Maintain product information in relevant systems, ensure capacity and material requirements are accurate in eQMS, oversee system updates during sign-offs, and reconcile inventory at project close-out.
Identify training requirements, arrange train-the-trainer sessions, assist with training, adjust processes based on feedback, and present and obtain sign-off on the product process.
Assist with external qualifications for new products, oversee facility qualifications at DR and Lex, and manage subcontractor qualification processes.
Provide weekly project status updates and strategies for keeping projects on track, and send detailed sample submission emails identifying callouts and required actions.
Perform formal error checks on bills of materials and routes and verify data inputs from contributing teams.
Compile launch documentation, including time studies, approved component and finished-goods drawings, confirmation of Tulip release, completed project checklists, and required approvals.
Review and update information in Tulip and confirm system updates are correctly implemented after sign-offs.
Work safely and follow applicable safe work procedures; promptly report incidents and safety issues to the respective manager.
Manage inventory, process invoices, and assist with custom orders and system setups.