NPI Industrialization Project Manager
Pubblicato il 11-09-2026 - Redline Group - Specialist Recruitment for Technology u0026 Electronics Companies in Bolzano
An opportunity has arisen for an NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer to join a fast-growing international technology organisation developing innovative high-power charging solutions for the rapidly expanding e-mobility market.
Working within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment, you will act as the key interface between Engineering and Manufacturing, taking new products and major product changes from design release through prototype build, industrialisation, production readiness and into serial production.
Approximately 70% of the role is focused on manufacturing engineering and industrialisation, with 30% centred on project management and stakeholder coordination. You will work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure products can be manufactured efficiently, reliably and at scale.
This role would suit an experienced NPI Project Manager, Industrialisation Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, NPI Project Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer with strong project management experience and a hands-on understanding of manufacturing.
Main Responsibilities of the NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer (Bolzano):
Lead the industrialisation of new and existing products from engineering release through prototype build, production readiness and volume production
Act as the key interface between Engineering and Manufacturing for NPI activities
Manage interdisciplinary project teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment, Test, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality and Operations
Plan, execute and control industrialisation projects within agreed timelines and budgets
Coordinate design transfer, prototype builds, pilot production and production ramp-up activities
Define production processes, manufacturing flows,
assembly methodologies and production routes
Develop and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs), production documentation and work instructions
Coordinate process planning including material flow, PFMEA, Control Plans and production readiness activities
Identify manufacturing, process and supply chain risks and coordinate mitigation plans
Identify equipment, tooling, automation and test system requirements
Support CAPEX justification, equipment installation and commissioning projects
Lead process validation, manufacturing trials and production readiness activities
Participate in change board meetings and take ownership of major product or process changes
Work closely with Development Project Managers throughout the product development lifecycle
Drive continuous improvement during product introduction and production ramp-up
Requirements of the NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer (Bolzano):
Proven experience within a Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialisation Engineering or NPI environment
Experience managing NPI activities from engineering release through to production launch
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes within an assembly, box-build or similar environment
Experience managing medium to large engineering or industrialisation projects
Experience transferring products from prototype into serial production
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality,
Supply Chain and Operations
Exposure to prototype build, pilot production and production ramp-up
Experience developing manufacturing processes, production routes and work instructions
Understanding of Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM) and production planning
Experience identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks
Knowledge of process validation, commissioning and manufacturing readiness
Experience coordinating equipment, tooling, automation or CAPEX projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience with ERP / MRP and MES systems, ideally SAP or similar
Strong technical problem-solving ability with a practical, hands-on approach
Experience within one or more of the following technology areas would be highly advantageous:
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrialisation Engineering
Box-Build Manufacturing
Electronics / Power Electronics
Electromechanical Products
Automated & Semi-Automated Assembly
Production Equipment & Automation
Process Validation
Production Ramp-Up
CAPEX Projects
Lean Manufacturing
Desirable
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline
Experience with Lean Management, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement
Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D or similar automotive core tools
Experience within medium or high-volume manufacturing environments
Project Management certification such as PMI or IPMA
Experience within electronics, power electronics, automotive, e-mobility or other technology-led manufacturing environments To apply for this NPI Industrialisation Project Manager / Project Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana: (email hidden)
01582 878830