NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) MANAGER
In 1985, Mike and Kim Crabb founded Diamond C with a small team and a big dream. Over the years, the company has grown significantly, now employing over 700 team members. Diamond C remains a family-owned and operated business, with a strong emphasis on our foundational “Do Work, Love Strong” culture, which is based in Mt. Pleasant, TX.
We are unwavering in our commitment to more – more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our team. Our purpose is to fuel the growth and success of our team members, customers, and community. We're dedicated to being a positive force for change and using our expertise to make a meaningful impact on our community abroad. This role is located in Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of new product launches and major product changes across Diamond C. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and IT to ensure products launch safely, on time, within budget, and are fully prepared for production.
NPI Process & Project Management
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Own and continuously improve the NPI process.
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Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and launch readiness.
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Lead cross-functional meetings, assign action items, track progress, and escalate risks.
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Ensure projects meet defined approval gates before advancing.
Cross-Functional Coordination
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Coordinate Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and IT activities.
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Resolve project conflicts, resource constraints, and competing priorities.
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Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Manufacturing & Launch Readiness
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Ensure BOMs, routings, drawings, work instructions, tooling, equipment, and production processes are complete.
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Coordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, production trials, and employee training.
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Support launch execution, production stabilization, and post-launch reviews.
Supply Chain & Quality
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Partner with Sourcing and Procurement to ensure supplier readiness and material availability.
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Coordinate First Article Inspections, product validation, quality approvals, and corrective actions.
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Monitor launch quality, material risks, and inventory transitions.
Systems & Risk Management
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Ensure ERP data, item masters, costs, planning parameters, and engineering revisions are accurate.
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Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and risk registers.
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Develop mitigation and recovery plans while providing executive-level updates.
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On-time product launches
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Budget adherence
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Milestone completion
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Launch readiness
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Supplier and material readiness
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BOM and ERP accuracy
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Quality performance and first-pass yield
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Time to production stabilization
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Launch-related downtime, rework, and warranty performance
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Project Management, or related field.
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5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, or new product introduction.
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Experience leading cross-functional projects.
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Strong project management, ERP, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred
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Experience in trailer, automotive, heavy equipment, or discrete manufacturing.
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PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, or PPAP experience.
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Experience with Epicor, Monday.com, or similar project management systems.
Benefits:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Long and Short Term Disability
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Employer Paid 25K Life Insurance
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Other Supplemental Policies
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Physical Wellness Program
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Paid Maternal/Paternal Leave
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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401(k) & Company Match
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Scholarship
We encourage and welcome applicants with any and all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and competencies. All decisions regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business. We are an equal opportunity employer.
