New Product Introduction Manager

Position Description

At a Glance

 

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Manager to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. Reporting to the Global Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Director, the New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager will lead the successful transition of new products from development into manufacturing. This critical role acts as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure new products are launched on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards for our locations across the global. This position will be responsible for driving process readiness, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment. Travel may be required around 15% in this role.

 

What Will You Do?

• Lead cross-functional project teams to plan and execute new product launches, ensuring readiness across design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
• Own and manage stage-gate processes, timelines, and deliverables for new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Collaborate closely with R&D/Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of new designs.
• Develop and implement NPI project plans, including build schedules, pilot runs, process validations, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design transfer, supply readiness, production tooling, and process capability.
• Coordinate factory readiness activities including equipment installation, training, work instructions, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Partner with Procurement and Suppliers to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of critical components.
• Monitor and report NPI project KPIs including cost, schedule, yield, and quality performance.
• Continuously improve NPI processes, tools, and templates for increased efficiency and scalability.
• Support post-launch reviews and implement lessons learned for future product introductions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

 

Education:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:  

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or product development, with at least 2 years in a formal NPI leadership role managing a team of engineers and/or PM professionals.
• Track record of demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management tools and platforms.
• Strong background in lean product development and Six Sigma methodologies. Proven strategic leader able to drive alignment across business need and technical feasibility.
• Experience managing new product launches and building multi-year NPI roadmaps.
• Certification in PMP or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, DFM/DFMEA principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems; proficiency with project management tools (i.e. MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills – ability to set a clear vision, align teams, and drive execution under ambiguity.
• High level of presentation skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; can driving change across departments.
• Player/coach mentality; fosters high trust environments.
• Ability to make timely decisions with limited data. Holds self and others accountable to high standards.
• Willing to travel both domestic and internationally approximately 10-25%.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 

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