NPI & Product Engineering Manager
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Flex (industrial) in Texas.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Robotics, Automation, Plant layout
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $79k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 148 manufacturing engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 147 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$132k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 57%
- Root cause 51%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- ✓ New product launch 39%
- ✓ Automation 34%
- ✓ Six Sigma 28%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Plant layout, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven NPI Engineering Manager to lead Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI) functions within our Global Services & Solutions organization. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, supporting business growth, leading product launches, and developing scalable engineering solutions across manufacturing and service operations.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and develop Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and NPI teams.
- ◆Drive engineering strategy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Lead new product introductions, product transfers, customer implementations, and operational expansions.
- ◆Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and customers to ensure successful execution of business objectives.
- ◆Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, Industry 4.0, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
- ◆Develop capacity plans, process flows, labor models, and facility layouts to support growth.
- ◆Manage engineering support for manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, repair, refurbishment, and reverse logistics operations.
- ◆Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve quality, productivity, and cost performance.
- ◆Lead risk management, contingency planning, and business continuity efforts.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
- ✓8+ years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or NPI experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- ✓Experience leading Process, Industrial, Product Engineering, and/or NPI teams.
- ✓Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
- ✓Experience with manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation initiatives.
- ✓Proven success managing customer-facing engineering programs, product launches, and operational transformations.
- ✓Strong business acumen with experience developing business cases, ROI analyses, and capital investment proposals.
- ✓Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- ✓Experience in GSS, EMS, aftermarket services, repair, refurbishment, or reverse logistics environments.
- ✓Knowledge of ERP, MES, WMS, PLM, and data analytics platforms.
- ✓Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement