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Senior NPI Industrialization Manager - Global Automotive Tier 1

Wuhan Permanent RMB500,000 - RMB700,000 per year View Job Description
Lead new product industrialization for EV cooling technologies, ensuring timely execution and seamless handover to manufacturing.Drive process innovation, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in zero-emission manufacturing environments.
  • Lead strategic NPI for cutting-edge EV technologies.
  • Drive innovation in zero-emission manufacturing processes.

About Our Client

A global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in advanced propulsion and zero-emission technologies. The organization operates multiple manufacturing and R&D centers in China, with a strong focus on innovation, electrification, and industrial excellence.

Job Description



  1. NPI Program Leadership
    Serve as the primary AME contact for managing New Product Introduction (NPI) launches.


  2. Process Industrialization
    Lead the setup and validation of new manufacturing lines and processes to meet PAT, FAT, and ODT milestones.


  3. Manufacturing Cost Estimation
    Collaborate with technical and finance teams to define Capex and conversion costs for EV cooling products.


  4. Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
    Evaluate manufacturability and drive design changes to optimize cost and quality; lead DFM, PFMEA, and MRL activities.


  5. Prototype & Lessons Learned
    Analyze prototype builds and past launches to improve future designs; create scorecards and coordinate first builds.


  6. Make vs Buy Strategy
    Support strategic decisions on in-house vs outsourced manufacturing in collaboration with cross-functional teams.


  7. Strategic Planning & Reviews
    Contribute to annual planning (AOP), lead LIR/FIR reviews, and support root cause analysis and action plans.


  8. Process Development & Validation
    Define equipment specs, participate in tooling reviews, and validate new processes with technical teams.


  9. Continuous Improvement & IP Protection
    Conduct post-SOP reviews, identify improvements, and support IP generation for zero-emission manufacturing technologies.

The Successful Applicant

  • Industry Expertise: 10+ years in automotive manufacturing, with deep knowledge of process development, industrialization, and EV-related technologies.
  • Technical Leadership: Proven experience cross-functional teams in NPI, DFM, PFMEA, and Capex planning.
  • Innovation-Driven: Strong track record in driving process innovation, equipment specification, and IP generation in zero-emission or EV cooling systems.
  • Project Management: Skilled in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects under tight timelines and cost constraints.
  • Strategic Thinker: Capable of contributing to make-vs-buy decisions, manufacturing strategy, and long-term planning (AOP).
  • Communication: Fluent in English, with strong stakeholder engagement skills in a matrix organization.
  • Location Fit: Open to working in Wuhan or already based in Central China.

What's on Offer



  1. Strategic Impact
    Opportunity to lead high-visibility NPI programs and shape manufacturing strategies for next-generation EV technologies.


  2. Innovation & Growth
    Exposure to cutting-edge zero-emission manufacturing processes, with strong involvement in IP creation and process innovation.
Contact
Skye Ye
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6814860
Phone number
+8621 6026 8046

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wuhan
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Skye Ye
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8046
Job Reference
JN-082025-6814860

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