Product Innovation Manager

Product Innovation Manager – Weiss-Aug Location: Fairfield, NJ. Join Weiss-Aug – a leader in precision manufacturing and innovation. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Product Innovation Manager to oversee coordination and on-time/in-budget completion of all project tasks across our Medical and Life Science operations. Responsibilities Represent the customer to ensure expectations are clearly understood and met. Provide leadership to technical teams responsible for the successful launch of multiple complex programs. Service and grow our program base within the Medical / Life Science Industry (Technical Sales). Oversee coordination and on-time/in-budget completion of all projects, including program management of machined product, fixtures/tooling, progressive stamped parts, and more. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including DOE’s, FMEAs, Process Flowcharts, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and Gage R&R’s. Participate in product design (R&D) meetings with Medical Customers. Oversee creation and distribution of project schedules; ensure milestones and deadlines are met. Facilitate Tooling Kickoff, Specification Review, Design Review, and Lessons Learned (Post Mortem) meetings. Oversee development of initial BOM and detailed Routing. Coordinate the change control process (ECO) for engineering documentation. Execute engineering studies on existing and new programs to facilitate and optimize parts. Create and define methods for simulation of assemblies to support end-of-line quality. Manage key suppliers as required, ensuring on-time and quality delivery. Interface with customers on technical and schedule-related issues. Mediates conflicts between departments and fosters consensus. Identify areas for improvement and opportunities for organizational knowledge gains. Participate in customer, internal, and registrar quality system audits. Investigate root causes of internal and external complaints and quality rejections (DPD, DPA’s, 8D’s, DMR). Lead or participate in troubleshooting of existing and new processes. Create and maintain process documentation; train personnel on procedures. Perform direct and indirect report tasks to ensure deadlines are met or exceeded. Motivate and develop team members. Translate top-level asks into team direction to accomplish company goals. Operate as a driven self-starter with little supervision. Multi-task and set priorities effectively. Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to Manufacturing. Support Sales and New Product Development teams; may assist in identifying potential leads and opportunities. Requirements 4-year engineering, technical, or management degree (substitute experience acceptable); graduate degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of program/technical project management or manufacturing experience in a medical device/life science environment. Experience with product design, program/project management, and tight-tolerance manufactured products. Ability to read blueprints and technical documents; knowledge of ANSI/ISO standards and GD&T preferable. Proficiency with SolidWorks for product/tooling design preferred. Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods, including SPC. Knowledge of GMP/ISO Quality Systems required. Knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing principles preferred. Knowledge of machined product, progressive metal stamping, or insert molding processes desirable. Provide leadership to cross-functional teams and support technical sales. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to create Gantt charts. Knowledge of Plex, MRP, or ERP software preferred. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High-level negotiation, conflict-resolution, creativity, and innovation. Decision-making capability and customer interfacing skills. Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude. Other Benefits Include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Cigna Wellness Incentive Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Group Life and Accidental Insurance Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Pet Insurance US Pay Transparency The base salary for this role will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr