NPI Engineering Leader: Global Product Launches

Kitron

Windber (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Kitron Technologies is seeking an NPI Engineering Manager for our U.S. facility in Windber, PA. Lead the NPI function, manage a team of engineers and technicians, and act as the primary technical liaison among customers, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Ensure launches meet requirements, targets, and schedules. You will drive Lean initiatives, optimize processes, and oversee budgets, capital projects, and manufacturing readiness to support high-mix/low-volume production.

Qualifications

5-10+ years of progressive engineering experience in EMS manufacturing.
2-5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
Proven experience managing teams, departmental budgets, and capital projects.
Strong knowledge of SMT, PCB Assembly, automation, and high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
Strong project management and customer-facing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead NPI Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and NPI Technicians.
Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance expectations.
Conduct performance evaluations and development planning.
Allocate engineering resources to support customer programs and prioritize initiatives.
Foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Own the NPI process from quotation to production release.
Develop launch strategies and cross-functional teams for new programs.
Manage risks and ensure readiness, capacity, and tooling availability.