Project Manager – New Product Introduction

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to mass manufacturing. You will ensure customer‑committed timelines are met, risks are managed, and high‑quality outcomes are delivered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all NPI projects, delivering on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive the transition from development to mass manufacturing according to customer specifications.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers on product requirements, schedules, quality and manufacturing approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering and tooling teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and technical feasibility.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical, commercial and schedule risks.
• Establish and continuously improve project management policies, frameworks and reporting.
• Provide regular project and portfolio updates to senior management.
• Plan and manage resources, budgets and timelines.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing NPI projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people‑management experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Business‑oriented, cost‑conscious and detail‑focused.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and decisive.
• Highly organised with a proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• Plastic injection molding
• Injection tool fabrication
• Mechanical product design
• Microsoft Office applications

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape project‑management structures and best practices.
• Collaborative, technically strong environment.