NPI Manager

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Phillips Medisize is seeking an NPI Project Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on New Product Introduction onsite in Maumelle, AR. As the NPI Project Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for introducing new products at the campus and have P&L responsibilities for the NPI team while serving as a primary contact for our customers.

• Provide leadership and direction to the NPI Engineering team, including people management functions (performance management, recruiting, hiring, career development) and ensuring alignment with team goals.
• Oversee engineering activities, including project coordination, cost estimating, and development of automated solutions to meet program expectations.
• Plan and implement new manufacturing processes and improvements for current and future production lines.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives, such as lean manufacturing and six sigma projects, to optimize process flows and drive efficiency.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including planning, quoting, and execution to ensure objectives are met.
• Foster effective communication across internal and external stakeholders, including customers, departments, and broader teams.
• Facilitate collaboration between quality, engineering, and operations to ensure seamless project integration.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices in manufacturing to enhance facility operations.
• Proactively identify and address safety concerns, integrating safety systems into manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in New Product Introduction, project management, and/or engineering systems.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering systems and processes, with experience using project management tools, methodologies, and practices.

• Experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing, with a strong focus on process control equipment and compliance standards.
• Expertise in defining and developing manufacturing solutions, including robotics and automated systems, to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Knowledge of injection molding, tooling, materials, product design, and related processes, including secondary operations and automation technologies.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

• Medical, dental, vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, AD&D, disability
• Retirement
• Paid vacation and time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance (as applicable)
• Other benefits may vary by region and are subject to applicable plan descriptions and policies

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.