- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources from concept, through R&D and Design, into Production.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, R&D, Manufacturing) to meet technical, operational, and innovation goals.
- Monitor progress and adjust as needed to align with production, quality, and delivery targets.
- Lead product development, ensuring designs meet technical specs, manufacturing capabilities, and industry standards.
- Drive innovation, fostering new concepts, technologies, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with R&D to enhance product performance and manufacturability.
- Manage product testing, validation, and preparation for large-scale production.
- Identify and mitigate risks, particularly during the transition from design to manufacturing.
- Address production challenges promptly and proactively.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource use across teams.
- Monitor expenses and coordinate with procurement for timely material acquisition.
- Track project performance using appropriate tools to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
- Prepare project status reports for senior management.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in future projects.
- Proven ability to drive innovation and creative problem-solving in product development.
- Strong collaboration skills, particularly in bridging design/R&D and manufacturing teams.
- High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills for project tracking and budgeting.
- Excellent communication skills for working with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Experience managing new product development projects, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience leading innovation initiatives, particularly in R&D or product development teams.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and stage-gate methodologies.
- Experience with project management tools and software.
- Experience working with Design functions
- Degree in an or engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.