NPI Project Manager - US​/Durham, NC

We at Kempower Empower the EV Evolution and create a Cleaner and more silent environment for us all. We inspire our audiences to join the electric movement. Want to plug in and be the change?

Whether it's our perspective, the way we work together or the impact on the climate - we make it positive. We are people with a can-do attitude. We help each other and voice our opinions, independent of our job descriptions or titles. We come from over 40 nationalities all over the world and keep on looking for other continents as we go.

The EV market is constantly evolving, and so are we. We are searching for learners, doers and problem solvers from many different backgrounds.

We love learning, taking care of each other, and having fun with each other.

The future is electric – get ready to join the current! This is just the beginning.

As our NPI Project Manager, you own the end-to-end operational execution of new product launches. You’ll take engineering blueprints and transform them into a living, breathing production line. From the first prototype to full-scale manufacturing, you are the technical heartbeat of the project, ensuring every part, process, and person is ready for the start of production.

• Command the Launch: Own the end-to-end execution of product changeovers. You ensure that when the "Go" button is pressed, every BOM, work instruction, and material plan is 100% accurate.

• Optimize the Machine: Partner with Operations Engineers to sharpen manufacturing processes—finding the "better, faster, smarter" way to build our products.

• Solve the Impossible: Work alongside Test and Quality teams to hunt down failure points. You’re the one who identifies technical glitches before they ever reach a customer.

• Lead the Ramp-Up: Be the "boots on the ground" during initial production, clearing bottlenecks and monitoring yields to ensure we hit the ground running.

• Own the Playbook: Maintain the master project plan and technical documentation, keeping leadership informed and the project on the rails.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, engineering or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in product development or manufacturing engineering.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

• Proven track record of building and executing a changeover tracking system.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Must be agile to perform in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

• Certification or experience in Six Sigma methodologies can be beneficial for process improvement and quality control.

• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

We believe in integrity. This means open doors and honest conversations, career development, and taking ownership of your work, no matter the title. At Kempower we grow together. And as we grow, we change, and so we find ways to make sure our job descriptions align with our interests and needs. So it's not just the product we're developing, but our people.

We support your well-being by offering comprehensive benefits including zero cost options for medical, dental, and vision, competitive 401(k), and performance bonuses!

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Does this sound like something for you? Want to join us in powering planet cool? We can't wait to hear from you!

Location:

USA/North Carolina/Durham (RTP)

Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.

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