NPI Manager Operations
Leonardo DRSDallas, Texas, United States • Austin, Texas, United States • Melbourne, Florida, United States • Cypress, California, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Leonardo DRS is a leading provider of defense and aerospace solutions, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to lead manufacturing readiness for new product launches and engineering changes. This role owns the planning and execution of manufacturing-based NPI activities, ensuring products transition from development to production on schedule, at the required quality, and with repeatable processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, manufacturing engineering, or operations within a manufacturing or defense/aerospace-related environment
- Proven experience managing complex projects or programs
- Proven project management experience, including scope definition, planning, resource allocation, and execution tracking
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP systems
- Understanding of MRP
- Effective communication and leadership skills to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
