DK Recruitment are working with a world-renowned, precision Engineering business based in Plymouth who are expanding their Engineering team. The business has a strong culture of innovation, professional growth and are offering an exciting career journey.

The position of NPI Project Manager will be to be responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of all new products through active management of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

Graduate Engineers may also apply.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and track new product introduction projects, accurately predicting timelines, budgets and managing project risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a robust capacity planning method for the NPI process, enhancing lead-time accuracy and identifying potential bottlenecks.
• Proactive resolution of project delays by working with multiple departments to ensure minimal impact to the project timeline.
• Continually exploring opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
• Establish a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within NPI process.
• Working with the business to plan future requirements based on forecasted demand and analysis.

Experience & Qualifications:

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, and business processes would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of project management techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing best practice would be advantageous.
• Experience in a new product introduction process would be useful.

Skills

• Ability to lead a project from initiation through to delivery by engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Good communicator with both written and verbal skills. Confident and capable of leading and presenting in project meetings.
• Able to develop strong effective relationships with our people.
• Ability to use CAD software, preferably SolidWorks would be beneficial.
• Skilled in using project management tools, including Gantt charts to track and report project progress.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and multitasking skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Outputs

• Daily and monthly monitoring and report of NPI process.
• Daily and monthly review of NPI Process Tool and reports.
• Monthly KPI’s.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, preferably with a focus on mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience or a project management-based qualification would also be considered.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development Investment.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free Parking.
• Reward & Recognition awards
• Simply Health - Voluntary Membership
• Assess to Occupational Health Facilities
• Life Assurance