NPI Project Manager – Brea, CA, United States- Onsite

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As an NPI Project Manager, you’ll be part of our Engineering team working as an on-site employee. You’ll get to:

• The NPI Project Manager needs to effectively communicate cross-functionally to ensure all internal departments are aware of project/product scope and requirements so departments can determine the appropriate level of resources.

• Summarize and present input on a qualification plan that meets the needs of the customer and of the CAM's commercial expectations. Ongoing evaluation of the plan and communication of any risks or changes in schedule.

• Assists in determining critical path qualification plan, timing/risk tradeoffs etc.

• Tracks project with appropriate reporting, metrics, progress communication etc. to maintain performance to schedule.

• Lead internal and customer milestone gate reviews.

• Support weekly and monthly reviews with documented corrective action for any project shortfalls.

• Identifies and reports challenges, assists in breaking down barriers to meeting commitments, and requests appropriate resources and assistance to meet program goals.

• Monitors performance to schedule and reports to CI & NPI Manager.

• Monitors and reports on design to cost targets, design for manufacturability issues related to the design of the product.

• Identifies and participates in continuous improvement projects that enhance the ability to reduce time to qualify, reduce cost to qualify, and improve qualification schedule adherence.

• Development and maintenance of the technical data package, build package (including manufacturing instructions, routings, and specifications), and product testing requirements and methods.

• Works with Product, Project, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure the team is in sync with current and future project expectations.

• Assists and participates with cross training and training of new and existing Engineering team members.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have

• Minimum 3-5 years of applicable engineering experience, which includes reviewing and researching customer drawings, procurement, and industry specifications.

• Solid modeling skills (Solidworks and linear and non-linear FEA experience preferred but not necessary)

• Experience in designing, testing, and launching products into production.Strong coordination and organizational skills. Experience in Project Management preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and experience with Minitab preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree; engineering degree preferred.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

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