Npi Project Engineer

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Wuxi, Jiangsu

Project Engineer for New Product Introduction (NPI) in a manufacturing environment, focusing on managing project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, controlling costs, and ensuring timely shipment of products. Requires experience in project management, manufacturing, and strong communication skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work as PMO or closely collaborate with PMO to develop and manage project plans, including timeline, quality, cost, and risk control.
  2. Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to lead and manage NPI projects from product development, pilot build to mass production, ensuring smooth and successful project handoff to operations.
  3. Take ownership of project cost and expense management, supporting cost control and cost optimization throughout the NPI lifecycle. Be accountable for PQVC (Productivity, Quality, Velocity, Cost) performance during the NPI phase.
  4. Focus on shipment assurance by closely tracking project milestones, managing timelines, and proactively identifying and resolving risks and issues.

Skills

Required

  • NPI project management
  • PMO-related work
  • manufacturing or industrial environments
  • time management skills
  • manage multiple projects and priorities
  • project management fundamentals
  • schedule management
  • cost control
  • cross-functional coordination
  • communication skills
  • stakeholder management skills
  • working effectively in complex organizational and matrix environments
  • English as a working language

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or related engineering disciplines
  • Experience related to valve, pump, or similar industrial product NPI projects