Lead New Product Integration & Launch Excellence

Sterling Kohler; Benito Juárez; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kohler Company is seeking a Manager, New Product Integration (NPI) to lead a multidisciplinary team in Juarez, Nuevo León. You will drive early manufacturing involvement, execute NPD deliverables, and synchronize with design, manufacturing, and plant operations to ensure safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective product launches.

You will coach teams, apply DFSS and DFMA principles, and manage projects through gated NPD processes to achieve time‑to‑market objectives.

Formación

• This position requires a B.S. degree in an ABET‑accredited engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years in industrial/manufacturing engineering, project management, or NPD roles.
• 2+ years directly leading engineering resources and coaching teams.
• Structured and organized with ability to lead a team independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with DFSS and value engineering, and interacting with design and manufacturing teams in NPD processes.
• Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes (assembly, casting, forging, molding, stamping, finishing).
• Experience communicating at all levels; proficient in DFMA techniques; ProE/CREO experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead NPI Engineers and Technicians as core project team member to drive early manufacturing involvement and deliver NPD milestones.
• Collaborate with NPD, NPI and Operations leadership to ensure products launch Right the First Time with safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Coaching

DFSS

DFMA

Problem solving

DFX principles

Communication

Conflict resolution

Educación

ABET accredited engineering degree

Herramientas

CREO

DFMA software

Descripción del empleo

Kohler Company is seeking a Manager, New Product Integration (NPI) to lead a multidisciplinary team in Juarez, Nuevo León. You will drive early manufacturing involvement, execute NPD deliverables, and synchronize with design, manufacturing, and plant operations to ensure safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective product launches.

You will coach teams, apply DFSS and DFMA principles, and manage projects through gated NPD processes to achieve time‑to‑market objectives.