Project Manager Manager - New Product Introductions (NPI)
About The Position
Packsize is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives from design to production launch in a manufacturing environment. As a Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, supply chain, etc.) to ensure new products meet cost, quality, and delivery targets by managing timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder communication. They focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), capacity planning, cost analysis, and process optimization. You will also oversee the engineering change process to ensure that product and process modifications are accurately reviewed, approved and implemented across the organization and ensure that cost, quality and delivery goals are met.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Strong aptitude for solving real-world problems, managing multiple
- Effective at motivating and influencing cross-functional teams, including individuals outside of direct reporting lines, to achieve shared goals and maintain accountability
- Skilled at developing and delivering executive-level presentations, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to all stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP systems and CAD tools is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; PMP certification a plus
- 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), and product lifecycle management (PLM)
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification a plus
- Experience with ERP systems and CAD tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Drive new program introduction from design release to production launch.
- Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans - identifying critical path items and proactively mitigate risks.
- Facilitated collaboration between R&D, manufacturing, procurement, quality and product teams to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and on-time readiness.
- Identify potential issues early, develop contingency plans, and manage program change control processes.
- Partner with supply chain teams to ensure supplier qualification, tooling readiness, and material availability.
- Use KPI's to track schedule adherence, budget performance, and metrics.
- Oversee pilot builds, production readiness reviews, and stage-gate approvals. Ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.
- Lead the end-to-end design change process from initiation and impact analysis through approval and implementation.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer / field services teams to assess change impacts and readiness.
- Maintain product configuration control and document traceability with PLM/ERP systems (e.g. Windchill and SAP).
- Drive comprehensive evaluation of proposed changes, including cost, lead time, material disposition, inventory impact, and validation requirements.
- Track and manage the execution of approved changes to ensure proper rollout, effective cut-in timing, and minimize disruptions to operations.
- Develop and present KPI's on volume, turnaround time, backlog and implementation rates.
- Provide guidance to departments and support staff on change control procedures and documentation best practices.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- life and disability insurance
- critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
