NPI Industrialization Project Manager

Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology & Electronics Companies; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Redline Group is seeking an NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer in Bolzano to lead product industrialisation from design release through ramp-up and into volume production. You will bridge Engineering and Manufacturing, guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring processes, MBOMs and work instructions support scalable manufacturing.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing engineering with project management, requiring cross-functional collaboration across Engineering,

Competenze

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialisation or NPI environments.
• Leads NPI activities from engineering release to production launch.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in box-build or similar.
• Manages medium to large engineering or industrialisation projects.
• Experience transferring prototypes into serial production.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Exposure to prototype builds, pilot production and ramp-up.
• Knowledge of MBOMs, PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAP tools.
• Experience coordinating equipment, tooling, automation or CAPEX projects.
• PM certification and experience in electronics/e-mobility environments is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead the industrialisation of new and existing products from engineering release through production ramp-up.
• 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 timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate design transfer, prototype builds, pilot production and production ramp-up activities.
• Define production processes, manufacturing flows, assembly methods and routes.
• Develop MBOMs, production docs and work instructions.
• Coordinate PFMEA, Control Plans and production readiness activities.
• Identify risks and coordinate mitigation plans; manage equipment and CAPEX projects.
• Drive process validation, manufacturing trials and continuous improvement during ramp-up.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing

Process improvement

Problem solving

Strong communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics

PM certification ( PMI / IPMA )

Strumenti

SAP

MES systems

ERP / MRP

Descrizione del lavoro

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 risksKnowledge 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
• Box-Build Manufacturing
• Electromechanical Products
• Automated & Semi-Automated Assembly
• Production Equipment & Automation
• Process Validation
• Production Ramp-Up
• CAPEX Projects
• Lean Manufacturing
• 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