Sp Industries - Gardiner, NY
posted about 1 month ago
ATS Scientific Products is seeking a New Product Development Director to lead the development of innovative freeze drying, evaporation, and thermal systems. This role encompasses the entire product development lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation through design, development, and launch, while also managing the retirement of outdated products. The focus is on creating modular and standardized systems that can be customized efficiently, minimizing design time by utilizing standard assemblies and parts. The NPD Director will oversee multiple technology and product development projects, leading cross-functional engineering teams of 5 to 10 professionals, and will manage local projects in Gardiner, NY, while coordinating with a research and development team in Ipswich, UK. In this position, the NPD Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining technology roadmaps, engineering projects, processes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring that all projects are completed successfully. The role emphasizes the creation of reliable, efficient, and cost-effective machines that can be manufactured consistently and reliably. All employees at SP/ATS are expected to engage in continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN tools as part of the ATS Business Model. Key responsibilities include leading diverse cross-functional teams, managing the design and development processes, ensuring compliance with functional specifications, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The NPD Director will also explore various machine configurations to optimize designs for customer processing objectives, oversee testing processes, and ensure that all manufacturing and operational activities meet established requirements. Additionally, the role requires staying updated on industry standards and regulatory requirements, providing mentorship to junior staff, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Travel to other SP sites, including the UK, is expected to be around 10% to 15%, with occasional trips to customer or supplier sites.