Benefits
- Basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus production bonus
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance
- Private medical insurance, company sick pay, and Cycle to Work scheme
- Free on-site parking, EV charging, gym, yoga, and fitness sessions
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Flexible start and finish times
Introduction
An established engineering and manufacturing technology business is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager based in Surrey. In this role, you will lead new product development projects from initial concept through to manufacturing release and production launch. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage NPI projects from concept through to full production launch
- Develop and track project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality teams, and external suppliers
- Manage project risks, dependencies, stage-gate reviews, and progress reporting
- Oversee prototype builds, testing, verification, and manufacturing readiness
- Maintain accurate project documentation, BOMs, and updates in project management systems
Requirements
- Proven experience managing NPI, engineering, or technical manufacturing projects
- Strong project planning, scheduling, budget, and risk management capabilities
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering, production, and purchasing teams
- Knowledge of product development, prototyping, and manufacturing readiness processes
- Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Wrike, or similar
- Understanding of ERP/MRP systems, BOM management, and manufacturing documentation
- Background in precision engineering, electronics, or optical systems is desirable
How to apply
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