Lead, End-to-End New Product Development

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. is seeking a Project Leader — New Product Development (NPD) to drive complex product initiatives from concept through mass production. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, and own project outcomes with accountability for cost and timing.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a related field, a BS in Engineering, and strong electromechanical expertise. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects span US/Asia supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in related field.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Results driven with ownership to aggressive schedules and fast-paced, agile culture.

Responsibilities

• Drives overall project from concept to mass production, coordinating with cross-functional team and motivating them to accomplish project objectives.
• Responsible for meeting cost, schedule, and performance targets during project execution.
• Establishes and reinforces strong culture within project team.
• Holds team members accountable for individual responsibilities during project.
• Recognizes when escalation is needed, then effectively escalates to leadership.
• Creates and tracks schedules and facilitates and documents project meetings.
• Consistently visualizes entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
• Effectively tracks project risks.
• Leads tradeoff discussions with product management and other cross-functional team members.
• Demonstrates effective negotiation skills to reach a compromise when needed.
• Presents project updates, risks, and business cases to leadership.
• Ensures component delivery via close coordination with US/Asia sourcing and supply chain teams.
• Coordinates build readiness planning throughout the development process with cross-functional departments.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. is seeking a Project Leader — New Product Development (NPD) to drive complex product initiatives from concept through mass production. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, and own project outcomes with accountability for cost and timing.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a related field, a BS in Engineering, and strong electromechanical expertise. Travel up to 10% is expected as projects span US/Asia supply chains.