NPI Manufacturing Leader: Launch & Transfer Champion

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reasonable accommodations

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Job summary

Carrier is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Leader in Mexico to drive new product introductions, product transfers, and manufacturing launches from quotation through ramp-up. You will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery while meeting quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years leading manufacturing projects, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects in manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, industrialization, or manufacturing launch projects
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Advanced English proficiency with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and global teams
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills
• American Visa

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from quotation through production launch, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and Operations to execute launch plans and mitigate project risks
• Drive the successful execution of product transfers, new product launches, and engineering changes while meeting business objectives and customer expectations
• Ensure plant operational readiness through the effective implementation of manufacturing processes, production capacity, resources, and quality controls
• Monitor key project metrics, develop and track action plans, and communicate project status, risks, escalations, and results to management and leadership teams
• Facilitate a seamless transition from project implementation to production, minimizing operational risks, costs, and disruptions

Skills

NPI

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

APQP

PFMEA

English proficiency

Risk management

Manufacturing processes

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Carrier is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Leader in Mexico to drive new product introductions, product transfers, and manufacturing launches from quotation through ramp-up. You will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery while meeting quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years leading manufacturing projects, and strong English communication.