NPI Manager

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The NPI Manager is responsible for leading New Product Introduction, product transfer, and manufacturing-related projects from initiation through launch. This role coordinates cross-functional resources, manages project schedules and budgets, identifies risks, and ensures successful delivery of project objectives related to quality, cost, and timeline.

Primary Responsibilities

1.Project Management

Lead assigned NPI, product transfer, localization, and manufacturing projects from planning through production launch.

Develop, maintain, and execute project plans to achieve committed launch dates and business objectives.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Sourcing, Finance, and Logistics.

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions to ensure successful project execution.

Escalate critical issues and risks through appropriate management channels when required.

2.Budget and Cost Management

Manage project budgets and ensure expenditure remain within approved limits.

Analyze product standard costs and drive actions to achieve target product costs

Monitor project financial performance and provide regular budget status updates.

3\. Product Introduction and Manufacturing Support

Support new product introduction activities, including qualification builds, pilot runs, and production readiness reviews.

Coordinate supply chain readiness, supplier qualifications, and material availability to support project schedules.

Support supply chain localization, supplier transfers and tooling transfers.

Coordinate product retirement activities (RIP) and ensure smooth phase-out execution.

4.System and Data Management

Provide product attributes, routing, and manufacturing information required for Oracle BOM setup.

Ensure accurate project documentation, change management records, and system data maintenance.

Monitor project KPIs and drive corrective actions when performance targets are not achieved.

5\. Continuous Improvement

Promote Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives within project activities.

Perform other duties and special assignments as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum 2–3 years of project management experience in NPI, product transfer, or manufacturing operations.

Experience working in cross-functional and global organizations is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent project planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.

Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

Ability to influence and drive results through cross-functional teams.

Positive attitude, teamwork spirit, and strong interpersonal skills.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with project management software.

Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

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Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.