Under the functional guidance of Sr.
NPD Program Manager – Global Faucets, will perform the function of Sr.
NPD Project Leader with an emphasis on executing new product launches through our manufacturing sites world wide.
Specific Responsibilities Coordination and project management of New Product Development projects: Act as team leader and perform project management duties on New Product Development projects, by leading cross functional teams through a defined and gated NPD process.
Lead cross functional teams through the development of a project timeline and maintain it throughout the life of the project.
Periodically present the status of the project to management.
Facilitate and coordinate project activities to minimize project timelines.
Assign to alternate team members, find alternative resources, or personally complete project tasks for team members who are absent or unable to complete tasks per the timeline.
Develop and manage the project budget with the team, including development expense, capital tooling and expense tooling.
Guide the team to develop new products that meet cost targets.
Primarily responsible for creating preliminary product cost estimates in conjunction with engineering.
Primarily responsible for the accuracy of preliminary cost estimates and final costing of products.
Define roles & responsibilities for team members in undefined processes, when new processes are created, or unique instances occur.
Manage the collection of project data for NPD process gate exits and release for shipment documents.
Facilitate team meetings and record meeting minutes.
Connect team members to appropriate personnel including manufacturing, test labs, legal, etc.
Drive the team, manufacturing personnel and supply chain towards on time completion of the pilot build and inventory build.
Change Agent / Process improvement: Regularly provide feedback and ideas/solutions for process improvements including the New Product Development process and manufacturing processes.
Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the improvement of project management practices within the Program Management group.
Provide cost reduction input to Value Engineering group.
Leadership & Mentoring: Assist/mentor less experienced team members, rotation program engineers and co-op students as needed.
Provide backup and attend meetings on behalf of the Sr.
Product Development Portfolio Manager – Faucets New Products on an as needed basis.
Provide development feedback on team members to their functional supervisors.
Skills/Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or other applicable four year degree) and a minimum of eight years of experience in project management, product design, process engineering or manufacturing engineering.
Alternately fifteen years of experience and proven ability in related field or work environment.
Experience in managing projects, working in cross-functional team environment, and/or functioning as project team leader required.
Strong organizational and communication skills required.