NPI Project Lead

Job Summary

As NPI Project Lead NH90, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of engineering and product change initiatives throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will lead the execution of customer requirements while ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget and quality targets.
What makes this role unique is that GKN Fokker Aerospace acts as an OEM partner. This means you will not only work closely with internal engineering, manufacturing and support teams, but also engage directly with international partners, military customers and end-users.
Success in this role is not about diving into every technical detail. Instead, it is about bringing people together, setting clear priorities, maintaining predictable program execution and delivering excellent service to the customer.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage NH90 engineering and product change programs from initiation through implementation and delivery.
• Develop and maintain realistic project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor progress, identify risks early and proactively steer programs back on track when required.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Customer Support.
• Act as the primary interface between GKN Fokker Aerospace, NHIndustries partners and customers.
• Drive predictable program performance through strong planning, governance and stakeholder alignment.
• Support business case development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective risk, issue and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the voice of the customer and continuously strive to deliver best-in-class service.
• Responsible for updating Sales / Demand Plan and initiating demand management for serial purchase orders.
• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial NPI Lead with a proactive mindset and strong ownership. While the team contains many experienced professionals, this role also offers an excellent opportunity for someone earlier in their program management career who is ready to take the next step.

Essential
•    HBO or WO degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering or a related field.
•    Project or Program Management qualification or certification.
•    Experience managing projects in a technical environment.
•    Experience developing project plans, schedules and budgets.
•    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
•    Commercial awareness combined with technical understanding.
•    Ability to work proactively and maintain focus on delivery.
•    Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
•    Experience within a complex manufacturing or high-tech environment.

Preferred
•    Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries.
•    Knowledge of engineering change management processes.
•    Experience working with international customers and partners.
•    Understanding of product development and industrialisation processes.

Who You Are
You are someone who naturally takes ownership, builds relationships easily and enjoys working in a complex international environment. You are proactive, persistent and capable of balancing technical discussions with commercial considerations.
Most importantly, you know how to keep overview, create structure and ensure that commitments are delivered predictably and professionally.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.

Furthermore, we will offer you:
•    The role is in Grade M according to the CLA Metalektro;
•    8% holiday allowance;
•    42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days);
•    An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance;
•    Profit sharing scheme;
•    A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to the attractive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

How to appy?

Please apply online by sending us a Cover Letter and your CV. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Koen van Stigt, Talent Acquisition, via Koen.vanStigt@fokker.com.