Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Fabric8Labs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fabric8Labs is looking for a Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI) in San Diego, CA. This role requires managing cross-functional teams to drive new product development and ensure successful commercial launches.

Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in project management and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential for thriving in our innovative environment.

The position offers a competitive salary starting from $110,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development from concept through commercial launch.
• Lead cross-functional NPI teams for manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and resource plans.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

New product introduction

Agile methodologies

Waterfall project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Trello

Job description

Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Location: San Diego, CA 92121

Salary: From $110,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-person

Fabric8Labs, headquartered in sunny San Diego, CA, is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with advanced 3D printing technologies. We’re looking for a highly skilled Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI) to join our team and lead the transition of our disruptive technology from design and engineering to commercial production.

Fabric8Labs is focused on accelerating metal additive manufacturing adoption and enabling new applications with our patented Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) processes. Since closing our Series B funding round, we are rapidly expanding our team to advance and commercialize products enabled by our novel technology.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development and introduction projects from initial concept through design, production ramp, and successful commercial launch.
• Lead and manage cross‑functional NPI teams, facilitating collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure products are designed for manufacturability (DFM).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and resource plans specific to the NPI process and critical phase‑gate reviews.
• Communicate project status, manufacturing readiness levels, risks, and updates to stakeholders, highlighting critical path items for production scale‑up.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues and challenges related to manufacturing scale‑up, developing effective risk mitigation strategies for smooth mass production.
• Develop and implement standardized NPI processes, procedures, and documentation (e.g., build plans, run‑rates, quality checks) to improve project efficiency and repeatability.
• Work in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment in which you are required to establish clarity and drive decisions that push the project forward toward manufacturing readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role, with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) or product development lifecycle management in a hardware or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience successfully achieving project objectives in an ambiguous and fast‑paced environment, specifically related to bringing a product to market.
• Strong organizational skills while also being able to operate in an ambiguous startup environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain principles and practices.
• Direct experience managing both waterfall and agile projects, ideally within a structured Phase‑Gate or product development process; including demonstrated competence in various project management software tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Trello, etc.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Growth mindset, extreme accountability, and self‑motivation to succeed in this role.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a high‑tech hardware company and/or additive manufacturing technology company.
• MBA and/or Master of Engineering.
• PMP, CPPM, or similar Project Management Certificate/Certification; or specific certification in NPI or product lifecycle management.

Benefits

• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule

Why Work at Fabric8Labs?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity compensation, health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; and an unmetered vacation policy.
• Work with a team of bright and highly motivated individuals who are focused on achieving a common goal.
• We have a collaborative work environment where we work in tight knit teams focused on transforming manufacturing technology.
• Regular catered company events and celebrations, and a fully stocked breakroom.

Other Information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Routinely required to move around the facility.
• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs, up to 10%
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Fabric8Labs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Fabric8Labs prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.