Senior New Product Introduction Manager

Overview

In this senior NPI leadership role, you will bridge R&D and manufacturing to shape and industrialise new electronic products. You’ll lead a cross-functional team through stage-gate processes, driving DfX and robust cost/schedule management. You’ll collaborate with procurement and suppliers to secure readiness and ramp production, ensuring smooth product introductions. This role offers impact in a regulated, high-tech environment with opportunities to influence design, process, and market delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance with pension
• Flexible Benefits including Health Cashplan and Cycle to Work

Responsibilities

• Direct cross-functional manufacturing and process engineering teams to take concepts from RFQ to production handover
• Lead products through stage-gate processes (AS9145, APQP) from concept to production
• Promote Design for Manufacturability, Testability, and Cost to ensure robust, cost-effective designs
• Manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels and FMEA to identify and mitigate risks early
• Coordinate with procurement and external suppliers to ensure component availability and capability
• Identify and address PFMEA and RCCA root causes to reduce technical and supply risks
• Set up project baselines for cost, schedule, and quality; report to senior leadership
• Develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling, and fixtures for new products
• Chair NPI gate processes, Design Gate reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews
• Align R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to achieve launch goals
• Oversee MRL assessments and maturation for stable production lines
• Use ERP/MRP and PLM systems for configuration control and BOM management
• Apply lean, Six Sigma, and PRINCE2/PMP methodologies to drive delivery
• Interpret complex drawings, BOMs, and GD&T specifications
• Apply advanced manufacturing knowledge including SMT/PCBA and automation

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Significant manufacturing experience with 2–3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in highly regulated environments (Aerospace/Defence/Space)
• Expertise in AS9100, AS9145, J-STD-001
• Ability to obtain/maintain national security clearance
• Proficiency with MS Project or Smartsheet and PMP/PRINCE2 (desirable)
• Strong knowledge of PCBA, SMT, and microelectronics assembly processes
• Lean, Six Sigma, PRINCE2 or PMP methodologies
• Experience with ERP/MRP tools (SAP, Oracle) and PLM software
• Strong PFMEA, RCCA, and ATE understanding
• Analytical, data-driven decision-making to optimize cycle times and costs
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs, and GD&T
• Experience with CNC, automation, or electro-mechanical manufacturing processes
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and leadership skills

• Cross-functional leadership
• Problem-solving orientation
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders
• DFM, DfT, DfC
• MRL management
• FMEA/RCCA

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