We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through mass manufacturing. You will be responsible for ensuring customer-committed timelines are met, risks are effectively managed, and delivering high-quality outcomes while building robust project management structures for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, cost, and quality requirements
- Drive seamless transition from development to mass manufacturing in accordance with customer specifications
- Serve as the key interface with customers on product requirements, schedules, quality, and manufacturing approvals
- Collaborate closely with engineering and tooling teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and technical feasibility
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and schedule-related risks
- Establish, govern, and continuously improve project management policies, frameworks, and reporting structures
- Provide clear and timely project and portfolio updates to senior management
- Plan and manage project resources, budgets, and timelines
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or equivalent
- Proven experience managing NPI projects in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on knowledge of plastic injection moulding, injection tool fabrication, or mechanical product design is strongly preferred
- Strong leadership experience with people management responsibilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Business-oriented, cost-conscious, and highly detail-focused
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude and continuous improvement mindset
- Opportunity to shape project management structures and best practices. Collaborative, technically strong environment