An opportunity has arisen for an NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer to join a fast-growing international technology organisation developing innovative high-power charging solutions for the rapidly expanding e-mobility market.
Working within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment, you will act as the key interface between Engineering and Manufacturing, taking new products and major product changes from design release through prototype build, industrialisation, production readiness and into serial production.
Approximately 70% of the role is focused on manufacturing engineering and industrialisation, with 30% centred on project management and stakeholder coordination. You will work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure products can be manufactured efficiently, reliably and at scale.
This role would suit an experienced NPI Project Manager, Industrialisation Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, NPI Project Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with strong project management experience and a hands-on understanding of manufacturing.
Main Responsibilities of the NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer (Bolzano):
- Lead the industrialisation of new and existing products from engineering release through prototype build, production readiness and volume production
- Act as the key interface between Engineering and Manufacturing for NPI activities
- Manage interdisciplinary project teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment, Test, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality and Operations
- Plan, execute and control industrialisation projects within agreed timelines and budgets
- Coordinate design transfer, prototype builds, pilot production and production ramp-up activities
- Define production processes, manufacturing flows, assembly methodologies and production routes
- Develop and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), production documentation and work instructions
- Coordinate process planning including material flow, PFMEA, Control Plans and production readiness activities
- Identify manufacturing, process and supply chain risks and coordinate mitigation plans
- Identify equipment, tooling, automation and test system requirements
- Support CAPEX justification, equipment installation and commissioning projects
- Lead process validation, manufacturing trials and production readiness activities
- Participate in change board meetings and take ownership of major product or process changes
- Work closely with Development Project Managers throughout the product development lifecycle
- Drive continuous improvement during product introduction and production ramp-up
Requirements of the NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer (Bolzano):
- Proven experience within a Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialisation Engineering or NPI environment
- Experience managing NPI activities from engineering release through to production launch
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes within an assembly, box-build or similar environment
- Experience managing medium to large engineering or industrialisation projects
- Experience transferring products from prototype into serial production
- Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations
- Exposure to prototype build,
pilot production and production ramp-up
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, production routes and work instructions
- Understanding of Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) and production planning
- Experience identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks
- Knowledge of process validation, commissioning and manufacturing readiness
- Experience coordinating equipment, tooling, automation or CAPEX projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with ERP / MRP and MES systems, ideally SAP or similar
- Strong technical problem-solving ability with a practical, hands-on approach
Experience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous:
- New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrialisation Engineering
- Box-Build Manufacturing
- Electronics / Power Electronics
- Electromechanical Products
- Automated & Semi-Automated Assembly
- Production Equipment & Automation
- Process Validation
- Production Ramp-Up
- CAPEX Projects
- Lean Manufacturing
Desirable:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline
- Experience with Lean Management, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement
- Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D or similar automotive core tools
- Experience within medium or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Project Management certification such as PMI or IPMA
- Experience within electronics, power electronics, automotive, e-mobility or other technology-led manufacturing environments
To apply for this NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
[email protected] 01582 878830
📌 NPI Industrialization Project Manager (Bolzano)
🏢 Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology u0026 Electronics Companies
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