NPI Project Coordinator F/M

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To coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from design release through to production implementation, ensuring materials, processes, documentation, tooling, and resources are in place to achieve a successful and timely introduction into Industrial Operations.

Monitor NPI KPIs and provide regular updates to management on project status, risks, delays, and recovery plans. Identify opportunities to improve NPI processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

 MAIN ACTIVITIES 
•    Coordinate NPI and Engineering Change activities to support on time project delivery in line with agreed milestones and business requirements.
•    Act as the primary point of contact between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Materials, Planning, and Project teams throughout the NPI lifecycle.
•    Create, maintain, and monitor NPI project plans, ensuring actions, risks, and dependencies are identified and managed.
•    Coordinate with relevant teams to facilitate the timely release and availability of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation are released and available prior to build activities.
•    Coordinate material readiness for prototype, qualification, and production builds, working closely with Purchasing, Call-Off, Stores, and Suppliers.
•    Support the introduction of new tooling, equipment, fixtures, and test systems required for new products.
•    Liaise with SCE and other internal departments to organise and coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, and qualification activities, ensuring issues are captured and addressed.
•    Track and communicate NPI progress through regular project reviews and status reporting.
•    Manage action logs and follow up on outstanding activities to support the timely achievement of project milestones.
•    Coordinate manufacturing readiness reviews and facilitate stakeholder alignment before production release.
•    Support risk assessments, PFMEA reviews, process validations, and lessons learned activities during product introduction.
•    Liaise with engineering changes are communicated and implemented effectively within manufacturing operations.
•    Liaise with Quality teams to support the inspection requirements, quality plans, and acceptance criteria are established prior to production.
•    Support production teams during initial builds and production ramp-up activities to facilitate a smooth transition into serial manufacture.
•    Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and reporting throughout the product introduction lifecycle.
•    Support compliance with Company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements with all activities are conducted in accordance with company 
•    This list is not exhaustive.

RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTONOMY

•    Coordinate NPI activities to ensure new products are introduced into manufacturing on time and to the required standard.
•    Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to manage project actions and resolve issues.
•    Monitor project progress, identify risks, and escalate concerns that could impact delivery or production readiness.

Profile required

• Engineering Degree (desirable) or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (Essential).
• Experience in project coordination, manufacturing, engineering support, or New Product Introduction activities (desirable).
• Working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing documentation processes is desirable.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Coordination, or New Product Introduction environments.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

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