NPI Project Manager

Apply Job Type Full-time Description NPI Project Manager Full-time | Permanent | Onsite Salaried | $110K - $150K *We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role. About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. About this Opportunity: The Project Manager, NPI leads new product introduction programs at the Rancho Cordova manufacturing site, from quote support through a successful transition to production. The site specializes in large-format CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly of medical capital equipment, gantries, welded frames, and enclosures. This hands-on role combines project management with manufacturing engineering support. The Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, manages schedules and resources, resolves launch issues, and ensures that new products can be manufactured at the required quality, cost, and production rate. The position also leads site expansion and growth projects, including equipment installations and capacity improvements. Responsibilities: Lead assigned NPI programs through quote handoff, customer kickoff, design for manufacturability (DFM), process development, first article, qualification, production ramp-up, and transition to Operations. At project kickoff, agree with Operations, Quality, and Engineering on launch success criteria, including production rate, quality performance, cost, and the period of sustained performance required for handoff. Develop and maintain project schedules, critical paths, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers in Smartsheet in accordance with corporate NPI and project management standards. Identify schedule, cost, quality, and capacity risks early; coordinate recovery plans and escalate decisions requiring leadership support. Coordinate Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Operations, Supply Chain, Safety, and other teams to meet approved customer commitments. Support Estimating and the Site Engineering Manager with DFM input, process assumptions, tooling, capital requirements, outside services, and lead times during quoting. Confirm that the process launched aligns with the process quoted. Verify that labor, equipment, tooling, floor space,…