NPI Project Manager

Rise Technical; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization based in Plymouth is seeking an experienced NPI Project Manager. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative new products from concept to launch, ensuring projects are completed on time and budget. The ideal candidate has solid project management experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £52,000 per annum, along with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Monthly & annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted/free food in canteen

Qualifications

• Substantial project management experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles.
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time and within budget.
• Develop NPI plans, timelines, and resource needs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.

Skills

Project management experience

NPI processes knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

NPI Project Manager

Plymouth (Commutable from : Saltash, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton)

Up to £52,000 per annum, DOE + Monthly & Annual Bonus Scheme + Early Finish on Fridays + Pension + Additional Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an Project Manager with experience specifically within new product introduction to join a leading and forward-thinking engineering organisation, where you will play a key role in delivering innovative new products from concept through to launch.

This well-established manufacturer is experiencing continued growth and invests heavily in modern technology, advanced product development, and the progression of its people. Due to increasing project demand, they are now looking for an NPI Project Manager to join their expanding team.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales and more, ensuring all new product introduction activities are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. You will act as the key link between product development and complex manufacturing operations, managing project plans, risks, resources, validation builds, and launch readiness.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business where your contributions will have a direct impact on future product success. You will be rewarded not only with a competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package, but also with ongoing professional development and the chance to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects.

The Role:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and budget, develop NPI plans, timelines and resource needs, drive phase-gate governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, collaborate with customers and internal teams on deliverables, coordinate prototypes, testing, validation and pilot builds, and manage scope, schedule and cost changes through robust change control.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Company benefits include : Monthly & annual bonus scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, sick pay, canteen with discounted / free food, referral programme, free parking, cycle to work scheme

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or similar, with substantial project management experience (ideally in manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, product development lifecycles, and project management tools (SAP experience advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential