Senior Manager, NPI Process Engineering & Automation

As part of Ambu's Global R&D organization, the Senior Manager, NPI Process Engineering & Automation is responsible for leading the development, industrialization, and deployment of manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation solutions that enable successful new product introductions. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of Process Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Equipment Engineers to ensure manufacturing processes are robust, scalable, validated, and ready for global production transfer. This position serves as a key technical and people leader within the NPI organization, working closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to accelerate commercialization of new products while reducing manufacturing risk and cost. Key responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Leadership and Team Development Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Process Engineering and Automation professionals Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and technical competency development. Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and resource plans to support the NPI portfolio. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Process Industrialization Lead development of manufacturing processes for new products from concept through commercialization. Ensure manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, scalable, and suitable for high-volume production. Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Automation activities with R&D teams. Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks early in product development. Equipment and Automation Lead specification, development, procurement, qualification, and deployment of manufacturing equipment and automation systems. Ensure automation strategies align with product, business, and operational requirements in collaboration with R&D and Operations Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop innovative manufacturing solutions. Oversee machine acceptance, equipment performance, and readiness for production deployment. Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies that improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. Drive technology assessments, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept activities. Support development of manufacturing technology roadmaps for future product platforms. Benchmark industry best practices and emerging technologies. Project and Portfolio Management Provide technical leadership across multiple NPI projects simultaneously. Ensure engineering deliverables are executed according to quality, cost, and timeline requirements. Support project planning, resource forecasting, risk management, and issue resolution. Escalate critical technical or resource constraints when…