Aerospace NPI & Sourcing Leader

Heico Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seal Dynamics, a HEICO organization, seeks an NPI Manager in Tampa, FL to lead new product introduction and sourcing. You will drive data-driven opportunities by analyzing airline usage data, researching technical documents, and engaging cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

You will partner with engineering, sales, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, lead times, and cost targets are met while maintaining NDA processes and ERP-based records. Travel ~20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics or related field.
• 3+ years in new product development, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the aviation aftermarket and supply chain; ability to navigate technical publications.
• Technical aptitude to map aircraft components to development capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with follow-up discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and analyze airline usage data for new product opportunities.
• Research data from airline docs (IPC, AMM, CMM) and engage HEICO/SD personnel.
• Support sales visits to airline Engineering, Purchasing and Maintenance.
• Develop and justify business cases to launch product development.
• Locate and procure OEM sample parts for development.
• Coordinate supplier engagement and manage worldwide customer commitments.
• Attend meetings at airlines and MROs as needed.
• Maintain NPD tracking reports and update Senior Management.
• Identify suppliers for components, materials, and assemblies.
• Engage cross-functional teams early for manufacturability and cost targets.
• Coordinate NDA execution for new suppliers; support RFQs/RFPs.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality on supplier performance.
• Maintain records of sourcing decisions, supplier performance, and cost in ERP.

Skills

New product development

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Aerospace knowledge

Data analytics

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Sourcing analytics tools

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Data Analytics

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sourcing analytics tools

Job description

Seal Dynamics, a HEICO organization, seeks an NPI Manager in Tampa, FL to lead new product introduction and sourcing. You will drive data-driven opportunities by analyzing airline usage data, researching technical documents, and engaging cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

You will partner with engineering, sales, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, lead times, and cost targets are met while maintaining NDA processes and ERP-based records. Travel ~20% is required.