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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).
About UsFortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 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 the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- 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.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with project management software.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
Fortive Insights
What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 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.
