(Senior) NPI Manager (all genders)

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

NPI Launch Management

• Own the operational execution of NPI projects in alignment with tonies’ Product Development & Product Variations Process (PDP).
• Plan, coordinate, and track all operational NPI milestones from the prototype phase through ramp-up and handover to serial production.
• Ensure full launch readiness across product, process, supply chain, and production.
• Actively drive, track, and ensure the closure of all open topics, gaps, and action items throughout the launch lifecycle.

Launch Control Tower & Performance Transparency

• Operate and maintain Launch Control Tower structures as the single source of truth for NPI status, risks, and dependencies.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage risks, issues, and mitigation actions.
• Prepare, facilitate, and follow up on Launch Readiness Reviews, Ramp-up Reviews, and escalation forums.
• Ensure full transparency and accountability for all open points, including clear ownership, timelines, and escalation where needed.

Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Act as the operational interface between Product Development, Product Industrialization, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain and Production.
• Support a seamless transition from development to serial production in close coordination with manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Align closely with Product & Portfolio teams on launch priorities and timelines.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify improvement opportunities within NPI processes, tools, and cross-functional interfaces.
• Contribute to lessons-learned activities and feedback loops between development and industrialization.

Your profile

What we are looking for:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable field.
• 4–7 years of professional experience in NPI, program/project management, industrialization, or operations.
• Hands-on experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or product-driven environment (e.g. , consumer electronics, toys, automotive).
• Experience in ramp-up management, supplier coordination, and production readiness.
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, and/or MES systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset with a structured, execution-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across functions and cultures.
• Analytical thinking with confidence in managing KPIs, risks, and dependencies.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented, hands-on, and driven by operational excellence.

We offer

Why tonies?

Good to know: As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Contact

We look forward to hearing from you!

Lisa Weyers

Talent Acquisition Manager

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