NPI Operations Lead: Medical Devices Launch

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Operations Project Leader to drive complex NPI programs from concept through mass production. You will own cross-functional programs across engineering, quality, supply, and manufacturing to ensure successful launches and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities include advancing DFM/DFC during design phases, risk mitigation, and coordinating with suppliers. A strong background in manufacturing engineering and ERP/PLM systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing engineering, or program management, with significant time in NPI or new product launch environments.
• Experience in medical devices.
• Experience building NPI processes from the ground up.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional product launches from prototype to volume production.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFx principles, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Experience with stage-gate or similar product development processes.
• Excellent program management skills.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional, global teams.
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agile, Windchill).
• Employer will not sponsor visas for position.
• Preferred: Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple moderate to highly complex operations projects for NPD, process improvement, and manufacturing support
• Provide project management and technical problem-solving support on high-complexity projects as needed
• Partner with cross-functional NPI programs from concept through mass production as the operations owner throughout the product lifecycle
• Influence design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-cost (DFC) during design phases
• Track project schedules, communicate issues, identify and mitigate risks, implement risk-reduction plans, and elevate as appropriate
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement on potential new suppliers and component/material readiness
• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Supply and Demand, Marketing, and other departments
• Lead operational readiness and implementation, including equipment and tooling integration, capability reviews, manufacturing processes, and safety, regulatory, and standards compliance
• Develop processes with operations, quality, and suppliers that meet part/product specifications and performance requirements
• Establish and track NPI metrics, including on-time launch
• Lead post-launch reviews and drive continuous improvement into future programs
• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to the Operations organization

Skills

Project management

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Manufacturing processes

DFM/DFC

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Agile

Windchill

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Operations Project Leader to drive complex NPI programs from concept through mass production. You will own cross-functional programs across engineering, quality, supply, and manufacturing to ensure successful launches and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities include advancing DFM/DFC during design phases, risk mitigation, and coordinating with suppliers. A strong background in manufacturing engineering and ERP/PLM systems is essential.