Job Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a NPI Manager to join the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA Reporting to the Global Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Director, the New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager will lead the successful transition of new products from development into manufacturing. This critical role acts as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure new products are launched on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards for our locations across the global. This position will be responsible for driving process readiness, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment. Travel will be required up to 15% in this role.

What Will You Do?

• Lead cross-functional NPI project teams to plan and execute new product launches, ensuring readiness across design, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct report(s), setting clear priorities, driving accountability, and building capability to support successful execution of NPI initiatives and broader team objectives.
• Own and manage the NPI stage-gate processes, ensuring alignment on timelines and deliverables for new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Collaborate closely with R&D/Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability of new designs.
• Develop and implement NPI project plans, including build schedules, pilot runs, process validations, and documentation.
• Lead and oversee activities such as time studies, ergonomic assessments, and line balancing initiatives to optimize labor efficiency and support production readiness. Provide guidance and support to the teams where needed.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to design transfer, supply readiness, production tooling, and process capability.
• Support development and optimization of manufacturing process by coordinating factory readiness activities including equipment installation, training, work instructions, and first article inspections (FAI).
• Partner with Procurement and Suppliers to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of critical components.
• Monitor and report NPI project KPIs including cost, schedule, yield, and quality performance.
• Lead continuous improvement of NPI processes, tools, and templates for increased efficiency and scalability.
• Lead post-launch reviews and implement lessons learned for future product introductions.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or product development, with at least 2 years in a formal NPI leadership role managing a team of engineers and/or PM professionals.
• Track record of demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management tools and platforms
• Strong background in lean product development and Six Sigma methodologies desired. Proven strategic leader able to drive alignment across business need and technical feasibility.
• Experience managing new product launches and building multi-year NPI roadmaps
• Certification in PMP or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience in configured to order/high mix businesses preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, DFM/DFMEA principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems; proficiency with project management tools (i.e. MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills – ability to set a clear vision, align teams, and drive execution under ambiguity; effective at influencing without direct authority.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability, including the ability to coach and develop team members, set clear expectations, drive accountability, and foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.
• High level of presentation skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; can driving change across departments.
• Player/coach mentality; fosters high trust environments.
• Ability to make timely decisions with limited data. Holds self and others accountable to high standards.
• Willing to travel both domestic and internationally approximately 15%

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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