NPI Manager

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a NPI Manager located in Orangeburg SC. 

 

Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering the New Product Introduction (NPI Manager) role involves product implementation and ensuring that it will satisfy Flex customers. Also prepares the cost estimates and the budget for the NPI projects.

 

 

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

 

• Facilitate the product launching and make it known to the customers.
• Keep updates with production of new products from project planning to production.
• Evaluate product reviews given by customers.
• Recognizes and develops talent as a key element of executing operational business plans.
• Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site.
• Ensure that product schedules are followed during its development.
• Work closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Planning and others.
• Work with other teams who are involved in product development.
• Negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to meet company and customer expectations.
• Make project cost estimates including the resources, capital and other requirements to make the project successful.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers to improve the new products.

• Offer the best solution that will cater to the needs of the customer while making sure that the company will be productive and can save a lot in the process.
• Coordinate with customers regarding new product specifications and features.

 

Here is some of what you’ll need:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business
• MBA degree is (preferred)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred
• 7 years of engineering experience, including broad-based management and supervision.
• Black/ Six Green Sigma (preferred)
• Experience in Project management
• Advance experience Microsoft Project management tools
• Experience in cross functional role in all aspects of manufacturing
• Advanced customer interfacing experience
• Excellent leadership skills in direct customer meetings and individual contributors
• Advance Excel experience PowerPoint 
• Advance presentation and lead meeting

 

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-29-2026 Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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