NPI Manager

Description:

NPI Manager

70k to 80k

Eastbourne

Are you ready to join a pioneering team shaping the future across various industries? Our client's solutions are integral to electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure, and more. Working with them means engaging with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable innovations. Be part of their mission for a better tomorrow.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an NPI Manager to lead a cross-functional team in developing new products aligned with the roadmaps of all their Specialised Divisions. The goal is to complete all major projects within 18 months, covering product development and the commissioning of production test equipment.

Key Responsibilities of an NPI Manager:

Roadmap Alignment: Stay updated on divisional product roadmaps and identify bid opportunities for the Technology Team.

Project Delivery: Ensure safe, accurate, and timely delivery of NPI solutions within budget and cost targets. Advocate for the customer's needs within the team.

Team Development: Strengthen the NPI team through effective recruitment, objective setting, and skill development for a diverse engineering team.

Talent Management: Identify and develop future talent, including succession planning. Mentor and guide the team to tackle increasingly complex challenges.

Innovation and IP: Drive innovation by identifying intellectual property opportunities for new products and staying aware of industry trends and competitor solutions.

Testing Strategies: Develop and implement clear production testing strategies for NPI introduction and quick response strategies for production line or field issues.

Budget Management: Oversee the NPI cost-centre budget and headcount, ensuring accurate forecasts and spending reports. Assist in managing and developing the Engineering team and achieving site objectives and goals.

Technical Governance: Ensure robust technical governance for safety, design quality, and long-term reliability.

As an NPI Manager you will have:

A degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.

Strong knowledge of electronics design (analogue and high-speed digital) with practical application experience.

Experience in developing and improving product development processes.

Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English, and the ability to make informed decisions based on business knowledge. Strong leadership and influencing capabilities.

Significant experience in a global engineering environment, working with international teams on electronics and product solutions.

Experience in regulated, compliance-driven industries with a deep understanding of product safety and compliance.

Project management experience with both Waterfall and Agile (SCRUM) methodologies.

Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for innovation and excellence in product development, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW or contact Chloe @ Orion Electrotech for more information.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we're not able to respond to each one personally. If you haven't heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application hasn't been successful. Visit our website to explore other available vacancies.

*Please note that our client is unable to provide immediate or future sponsorship for candidates requiring it to work in the UK. If you'd like to discuss this further, please submit a 'Contact Us' form via our website, where you can also browse other vacancies.

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