NPI & Product Engineering Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven NPI Engineering Manager to lead Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI) functions within our Global Services & Solutions organization. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, supporting business growth, leading product launches, and developing scalable engineering solutions across manufacturing and service operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and NPI teams.
• Drive engineering strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead new product introductions, product transfers, customer implementations, and operational expansions.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and customers to ensure successful execution of business objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop capacity plans, process flows, labor models, and facility layouts to support growth.
• Manage engineering support for manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, repair, refurbishment, and reverse logistics operations.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead risk management, contingency planning, and business continuity efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or NPI experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and/or NPI teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven success managing customer-facing engineering programs, product launches, and operational transformations.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing business cases, ROI analyses, and capital investment proposals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in GSS, EMS, aftermarket services, repair, refurbishment, or reverse logistics environments.
• Knowledge of ERP, MES, WMS, PLM, and data analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.
  
  

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).