NPI Engineering Supervisor

Location: Nagykanizsa, Hungary

At Nilfisk, we are looking for an NPI Engineering Supervisor to play a key role in bringing new products successfully into production at our Nagykanizsa facility.

In this role, you will lead the small team of our new product introduction area while you will also be responsible for NPI projects. From early industrialisation planning through pilot builds to serial production, you will help ensure that every launch is safe, efficient and production-ready.

What you’ll do

• Lead the team of Engineering Change Management team and NPI Engineers (team of 6)
• Lead manufacturing-related activities within New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Represent the Nagykanizsa plant in global project core teams
• Develop and drive industrialisation project plans, milestones and launch activities
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Production, R&D, Product Management, Quality, Planning and Procurement, ECN team
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, capacity and resources are ready for launch
• Define manufacturing concepts, process flows, layouts and production strategies
• Lead prototype and pilot builds, production trials and readiness reviews
• Proactively identify industrialisation risks and drive mitigation actions
• Coordinate problem-solving, root cause analysis and preventive actions during pilot and launch phases
• Support master data and change management activities related to new product implementation
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Capture lessons learned and help continuously improve NPI processes, standards and ways of working

What does success look like?

You’ll bring teams together around shared objectives, resources and timelines while ensuring the factory is fully prepared for successful product launches.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Experience in project management and leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience supporting or leading successful product launches
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Hungarian and English
• Confident knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft Project and SAP experience is an advantage
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a continuous improvement mindset

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

About Nilfisk

Nilfisk is a world-leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, founded in Denmark in 1906. With approximately 4,500 employees across 45 countries and products sold in over 100 markets, we are committed to developing sustainable cleaning solutions that improve quality of life. We are a proud member of the United Nations Global Compact.

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

Join Nilfisk in Nagykanizsa and help shape how our next generation of products comes to life.

If this could be your next career step, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible.