NPI Project Manager (m/f/d)

About

Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through groundbreaking technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers across a wide range of applications in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Coherent is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and operates research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide.

Our leading technology is built on the deep expertise and extensive experience of our employees. Openness, collaboration, and technical excellence define the way we work.

Within our New Product Introduction (NPI) department, we drive the transition of new laser products from development to production through close collaboration between interdisciplinary teams from development and operations.

As an NPI Project Manager (m/f/d), you will take responsibility for technical sub-projects within product development programs and ensure that products are transferred efficiently, with high quality and on schedule into series production.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and managing technical sub-projects in the NPI environment with responsibility for scope, timelines, costs, and resources
• Creating and maintaining project plans, as well as systematically tracking work packages and project progress
• Conducting variance analyses and risk assessments and initiating appropriate corrective actions
• Designing, evaluating, and implementing manufacturing processes and production equipment in close collaboration with relevant departments
• Ensuring the transferability of development results into stable and scalable production processes
• Supporting prototype manufacturing and accompanying pilot and ramp-up phases
• Coordinating interdisciplinary teams and ensuring consistent alignment between product development, processes, and production equipment
• Balancing standardization and innovation and contributing to structured documentation and compliance with defined standards

Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience leading technical projects in an NPI, production, or development environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and industrialization
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and complex interfaces
• Knowledge of project management methodologies as well as PLM and ERP systems
• Structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented working style with strong execution capability
• Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and a high sense of responsibility
• Business‑fluent German and very good English skills
• Affinity for the use of AI technologies and agile working methods

Benefits

• Structured onboarding and support during your entry phase
• High degree of creative freedom in technically demanding development projects
• Challenging technical tasks in a growing industry
• Flexible working hours
• Modern working environment and excellent infrastructure
• Health programs and additional benefits
• JobRad (bicycle leasing) program and company pension scheme
• Good transport connections and on‑site parking
• Attractive location close to the Baltic Sea

Contact

Are you interested? If you would like to be part of our great team and contribute to the success of our company, we look forward receiving your application. Please apply with your complete application (including cover letter), starting date and your salary expectations.

You have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Julia at 0451‑4060 1000.