Project Leader – New Product Development (NPD)

RYOBI Tools; Anderson (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TTI seeks a Project Leader – New Product Development to drive complex product initiatives from concept to mass production, owning technical scope and key design decisions. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures cost, schedule, and performance targets are met.

Candidates will have a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in related field, and strong knowledge of electromechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes. Travel 3–10% is expected.

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.
• Ability to manage projects with extreme ownership to aggressive schedules and results.
• 3-10% travel is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead project from concept to mass production with cross-functional team.
• Meet cost, schedule, and performance targets during project execution.
• Develop schedules, track risks, and present updates to leadership.
• Coordinate with US/Asia sourcing and supply chain teams.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Description du poste

Job Description: The Project Leader – New Product Development (NPD) is responsible for leading the overall execution of moderate to high complexity product development initiatives, with minimal oversight. This role owns the technical scope, drives key design decisions and trade-off analyses, and coordinates cross-functional execution while maintaining full accountability for project delivery and cost.

Key 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.

Required 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 and deadline orientated. Ability to manage projects with extreme ownership to aggressive schedules and results. Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities. Excellent problem identification and resolution skills Experience working on cross-functional teams. Thrive in a collaborative work environment. Ability to develop and nurture productive business relationships, and influence and educate internal team members and external suppliers. Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills. 3-10% travel is required.

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.