NPI & Product Engineering Manager

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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EngineeringEngineering 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.

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 12-21-2026

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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).