New Product Introduction Manager

Insight Global; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is looking for an NPI Manager III in Simi Valley, CA. This key role involves leading the operational launch of new products into production while ensuring cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. The successful candidate will have 12-15+ years of experience in NPI program management, hands-on experience with product launches, and a proven ability to coordinate multiple teams effectively. The role requires building Integrated Master Schedules and ensuring designs are manufacturable.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in NPI Program Management or Manufacturing Engineering project leadership.
• Hands-on experience leading new product introduction and transition into production.
• Experience coordinating with multiple functional teams and components (upwards of 30-40+).

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction and transition into production.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Skills

NPI Program Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Job description

Overview

A lead defense contractor sitting in Simi Valley, CA is looking to hire an NPI Manager III. This role is responsible for leading the operational launch of new products into production. The person will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure designs are manufacturable and ready for production builds. He/She will be responsible for driving schedules, coordinating teams, managing risks, and ensuring the product is ready to move from design into manufacturing. This person will act as the central coordinator and accountability driver across multiple teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and transition into production
• Coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain
• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Track action items across multiple teams and parts
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) readiness
• Identify and mitigate program risks
• Hold cross-functional teams accountable to schedules and deliverables
• Present program status updates to leadership

Typical programs involve 30-40+ components and multiple functional teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12-15+ years of experience with previous NPI Program Management/Manufacturing Engineering project leadership
• Hands on experience with a product, leading new product introduction (NPI) and transition into production
• Experience in coordinating with multiple functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain); multiple components (upwards of 30-40+ components)
• Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Experience ensuring design for Manufacturability (DFM) readiness