Director of New Product Introduction

Job Title: Director of New Product Introduction (NPI)

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Department: Engineering / Product Development

Reports To: Chief Technical Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Industry: Manufacturing, Product Development, Modular Fabrication

Company Overview

GTI Fabrication is a market leader in modular construction, container-based solutions, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve mission-critical sectors such as defense, renewable energy, disaster relief, and industrial markets. Our advanced manufacturing facility in Goodyear, AZ enables full in-house design, engineering, and production—allowing for rapid innovation and execution on complex projects.

Position Overview

GTI is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead the launch of new products from concept to full-scale production. This role will own the NPI process end-to-end, driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and business development. The ideal candidate combines exceptional leadership and project management skills with strong technical knowledge of manufacturing environments.

This is a high-impact role responsible for accelerating time-to-market, improving product performance, and ensuring the successful launch of new product lines aligned with GTI’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the development and execution of NPI strategies that align with corporate goals and market demands
• Define launch timelines, key deliverables, resource requirements, and performance metrics
  
  

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Oversee cross-functional teams including design engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and sales
• Foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment and timely delivery
  
  

Project Management

• Manage the full NPI lifecycle: concept, design, prototype, validation, ramp-up, and full production
• Own program schedules, risk assessments, budget controls, and resource allocation
  
  

Product Launch & Scale-Up

• Ensure smooth handoff from engineering to manufacturing, including tooling, process development, and quality assurance
• Lead pilot production runs and support full production scale-up
  
  

Process Optimization & Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement in the NPI process to reduce cost, increase speed, and improve product quality
• Champion design-for-manufacturability and lean principles across NPI projects
  
  

Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all new products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product launch issues
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership, project stakeholders, and customers
• Represent GTI at industry trade shows, client presentations, and launch events
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or product development
• Proven success in launching products in complex manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership and team-building skills across technical and operational domains
• Expertise in project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.)
  
  

Preferred

• PMP certification or MBA
• Familiarity with modular construction, metal fabrication, or container-based systems
• Experience in high-volume or prototype-to-production environments
• Knowledge of ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
  
  

Why Join GTI?

Lead mission-critical projects that make an impact

Fast-paced, high-growth company at the intersection of innovation and manufacturing

Work with cutting-edge engineering and fabrication technology