NPI Project Manager

Employbridge; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NPI programs in a high-precision medical manufacturing environment. You will manage projects from prototype through production, serving as the key link between customers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

The role demands 7+ years in project or program management, a Bachelor's degree, and strong proficiency in FDA requirements, ISO 13485, and MS Project to drive on-time, compliant product launches.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project/program management, engineering, operations, or NPI.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and customer-facing programs.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements and ISO 13485.
• Proficiency with MS Project.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs from development through production launch.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, scope, and risks.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and manage expectations.
• Lead cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support production ramp-up, capacity, equipment, staffing, and quality planning.

Skills

NPI project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Customer-facing programs

FDA requirements familiarity

ISO 13485 familiarity

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NPI programs within a high-precision medical manufacturing environment. This role will manage projects from prototype through production while serving as the key connection between customers, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Salary Range: $95K-$130K + Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Lead NPI programs from development through production launch
• Manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, scope, and risks
• Serve as the primary customer contact and manage expectations
• Lead cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
• Support production ramp-up, capacity, equipment, staffing, and quality planning

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant project/program management, engineering, operations, or NPI experience
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and customer-facing programs
• Familiarity with FDA requirements and ISO 13485
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills