Supply Chain NPI & R&D; Project Lead – Tempo pieno on site – Turin, Italy

Job Description

The role reports to the Supply Chain Strategy Manager and oversees the New Product Introduction and Research & Development Supply Chain activities, acting as the primary contact between Supply Chain and Program Management / Engineering offices.

- Scouting and qualifying new suppliers; requires solid technical understanding of machining processes, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
- Manage all aspects of the project to ensure achievement of objectives, covering lifecycle from Gate 1 (Bid) to Gate 5 (OE Production).
- Execute project plans and schedules to meet business case requirements, support costing activity, define sourcing strategy with Commodities, ensure NDA coverage, handle RFQ/Negotiation, coordinate NPI Supplier Selection Review, manage PO placement and follow Customer reviews.
- Coordinate industrialization and manage supplier delivery and quality performance to meet project requirements.
- Establish and manage supplier relationships for competitive advantage.
- Identify and support initiatives to reduce cost, improve material flow, evaluate capacity, and manage material obsolescence.
- Provide day‑to‑day support to the Integrated Project Team in risk, problem resolution, and hardware achievement.
- Define, review, and track On‑Time Delivery via LOB or WIP tracker, cost adherence, release drawing and supplier technical information.




- Support engineering team in design for manufacture and design for cost.

Qualifications

- Good personal organizational skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to produce high‑quality written reports and documents.
- Problem‑solving skills.
- Flexible approach, calm under pressure, responsive to change.
- Degree in Engineering preferred, with focus in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- 3‑5 years of proven experience leading projects in delivering complex projects on time and within budget, preferably in an aerospace development context.
- Good knowledge of project management techniques, including scheduling and risk management.
- Fluent in English.
- Travel requirement: 20%–frequent international travel to suppliers, manufacturing sites and project stakeholders.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- SAP proficiency (preferred).

Benefits

- Gross annual salary range: €40,000 – €50,000, determined by skills and experience.
- Structured system for skills development and continuous training, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Hybrid working arrangement with the option to work remotely up to 2 days a week.
- Additional leave for parental responsibilities and study grants for children.
- Study grants for employees and additional leave for continuous training.
- A welfare platform and incentives for sustainable mobility.
- Psychological, tax and social support services.

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