Own the end-to-end selection, deployment, and adoption of our PLM system.
Evaluate current "as-is" New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and design the future state.
Lead the cultural and technical change management required to move teams into a unified digital thread.
Ensure all products are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, and long-term supply chain health.
Manage PLM activities to ensure product configuration is carried out according to standards, maintaining configuration database integrity and implementation at production partners and suppliers.
Write feature requirements, define processes, and maintain the PLM tool aligned with team needs.
Oversee the manufacturing process at production partners and monitor maturity from prototype through to high-volume production.
Own the project/product industrialization timeline and ensure closure of action plans.
Collaborate with the hardware team on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) efforts to reduce costs and ensure quality during production.
Ensure product maturity is sufficient for a successful transition to series production.

Minimum 5 years' experience in PLM/Configuration Management working with multi-disciplinary products and processes.
Hands-on experience with Windchill PLM and PDM systems.
Experience with manufacturing and DFM of electro-mechanical products is an advantage.
Familiarity with production technologies, processes, and testing methods.
Experience in supplier management.
Proven ability to drive and influence company-wide processes and methodologies.
Strong ability to communicate technical details effectively within cross-functional teams.
Degree in electrical or automotive engineering, or a related IT/technical field.

NPI Manager – Product Lifecycle Management

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