Senior Manager Of New Product Excellence & Technical Sourcing Engineering
PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK
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5+ years managing engineering teams
12+ years r&d or supply chain experience
Strong mechanical design foundation
This role leads a global team responsible for integrating sourcing strategy into product development to enable scalable and cost-optimized designs
Job Summary
This role leads a global team responsible for integrating sourcing strategy into product development to enable scalable and cost-optimized designs.
The position requires driving early design influence and establishing best-in-class DFX and VAVE practices across the entire NPI lifecycle.
Candidates will build and deploy standardized tools and playbooks while fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement within the organization.
Matching Summary
This role leads a global team responsible for integrating sourcing strategy into product development to enable scalable and cost-optimized designs.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years managing engineering teams
12+ years R&D or supply chain experience
Strong mechanical design foundation
Deep expertise in DFX and VAVE practices
Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo CAD
Experience with FDA and ISO regulated environments
Nice-to-have
Master's degree in engineering preferred
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Familiarity with make vs. buy decision models
Track record of building repeatable processes
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams