NPI Launch Engineer - Global Product Introductions

Vistaprint; Heierhoeven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VistaPrint Manufacturing in Venlo, Netherlands seeks an NPI Engineer to launch new products on multiple mass customized print technologies. The role combines project management and process engineering to lead cross-functional teams and implement equipment and processes for successful product launches.

Responsibilities include delivering projects, managing KPIs and costs, and collaborating with Finance and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in project management, process engineering, or NPI in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Analytical skills with data analysis, KPI monitoring, and cost calculations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NPI projects according to the roadmap in collaboration with plant and support functions, lifecycle owners, suppliers, and Product Marketing.
• Lead small to medium-sized local and global project teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring execution against plans and agreed Quality, Cost, and Time KPIs.
• Manage multiple projects or initiatives in parallel, prioritizing activities and coordinating communication with Teams and Stakeholders in a global organization.
• Define, communicate, and mitigate business risks.
• Develop and maintain business cases, ensuring governance compliance and alignment with objectives.
• Define and monitor approved manufacturing KPIs and manage product cost estimates, process cost calculations, and financial impacts of changes.
• Collaborate with Finance and suppliers on financial planning, cost management, and business requirements.
• Lead end-to-end equipment and production process development and implementation with project teams and execution partners.
• Support NPI launches through new equipment investments or improvements and implementations on existing equipment and processes.
• Engage Manufacturing, Quality, SHE, and Logistics teams in Venlo and stay updated on equipment, processes, materials, and market developments.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques and data analysis to support decision-making.
• Use production planning, website, and platform integration systems to manage product and process configurations.
• Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret datasets and support performance.

Skills

Project management

Process engineering

NPI

Manufacturing

Data analysis

KPI monitoring

Cost calculations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

VistaPrint Manufacturing in Venlo, Netherlands seeks an NPI Engineer to launch new products on multiple mass customized print technologies. The role combines project management and process engineering to lead cross-functional teams and implement equipment and processes for successful product launches.

Responsibilities include delivering projects, managing KPIs and costs, and collaborating with Finance and suppliers.