Role OverviewThe NPI Manager will be part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sourcing team, responsible for identifying and gaining customer interest in new opportunities, and reporting to the Sr Director of NPI and Sourcing.
What You Will Do
The NPI Manager will prepare and manage airline usage data files, gather and research data from airline technical documents, support sales personnel, and prepare business cases to launch product development.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in aerospace manufacturing, a balanced mix of technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and data analytics skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics or related field
- 3+ years of experience in new product development, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within aerospace or precision manufacturing
- Knowledge of the aviation aftermarket and supply chain
- Familiarity with navigating technical publications
- Technical aptitude to identify aircraft component functionality and match with company development capabilities
- Well-developed technical communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong follow-up skills and ability to develop productive business relationships
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (emphasis on MS Excel)
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and sourcing analytics tools
- Ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage customer/supplier relationships effectively
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail
- Learns quickly facing new challenges; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and process
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as rubber molding, machining, metal forming, casting, composite layup or other aviation related commodity groups
- Knowledge of AS9100 and FAA aerospace quality requirements
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