NPI Team Leader – Electric Power Solutions

* Lead large-scale, cross-functional NPI projects to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business and product strategy.
* Develop and maintain detailed project management plans, including timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with internal partners—including engineering, marketing, supply chain, and finance—to define project scope and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
* Assemble and present business cases for proposed product initiatives, including ROI analysis and risk assessment.
* Facilitate the prioritization of NPI initiatives based on strategic impact and resource availability.
* Build relationships with external partners, such as industry associations and key customers, to ensure voice-of-customer is represented in product development.
* Identify training needs and support development opportunities for project team members, mentor junior staff as appropriate.
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators such as customer satisfaction, cost savings, timeliness, and process quality.
* Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, analyzing performance data, and recommending corrective actions across the NPI process.
* Support internal and external marketing of NPI projects by articulating value propositions, technical differentiators, and customer benefits.
* Engage stakeholders across multiple sites and functional teams to align resources, address issues, and maintain momentum throughout the product development cycle.
* Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
* Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
* Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
* Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
* Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
* Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
* Participates in planning, estimating, and executing a set of projects.
* Follows standard criteria to track project progress and status to ensure they are in line with program objectives.
* Monitors standard project status reports.
* Coordinates the necessary resources for managing efficient and effective projects within the program.
* Black Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma) or equivalent process improvement credentials.
* Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
* Professional experience across 2–3 functional areas such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, or Aftermarket.
* Industry background in industrial equipment, automotive, or electrical manufacturing environments.
* Strong cross-collaboration skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
* A strategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilities in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
* 401(k) savings plans
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
* Health Lifestyle Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
* Career Development
* Incentive bonus
* Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
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