NPI Program Launch Manager

A major client of ours has a need for a NPI Program Launch Manager for their Torrington, CT office. This is a permanent position.

The NPI Program Launch Manager leads customer tooling, manufacturing, and new product introduction (NPI) programs from order receipt or concept through validation and production launch within the medical injection molding division. This role ensures programs meet customer, quality, cost, and delivery targets by coordinating cross-functional activities, managing internal and external resources, and serving as the central liaison between customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with technical understanding of injection molding, tooling, and manufacturing processes to deliver a seamless design-to-production transition while maintaining compliance with regulatory and customer standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Plan, execute, and control tooling and NPI programs through all project phases, from design transfer through validation and production launch.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and Gantt charts using Smartsheet or MS Project.
• Track progress, manage risks, and ensure programs meet customer, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Manage engineering changes and maintain documentation accuracy in ERP and quality systems (IQMS, Epicor, or similar).
• Provide regular program status updates to leadership and customers.
• Lead lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives post-launch.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Customer & Supplier Interaction

Process & Quality Compliance

Qualifications

Core Competencies & Traits