NPI Project Engineer NPI Project Engineer Nis, Serbia SpotLIGHT of the job Join our team as an NPI Project Engineer and lead the way in bringing innovative products to life! In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring seamless transitions from concept to production. You’ll collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams to drive process excellence and deliver high-impact results. Responsibilities The NPI Project Engineer leads production and process development for New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. This role ensures smooth transition of new products into manufacturing by applying best practices, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration. Provides leadership in production and process expertise to drive new product introduction initiatives and successfully transition into production operations. Provides support in developing with best practices and standardization for new product introduction, product transfers and production processes. Manages new product projects, product transfers, introduction of prototypes or processes through quoting, pilot production, and production launch phases. Reviews drawings, BOMs, specifications and other documentation to develop production plans and production costs. Mediates between all assigned engineering documentation, Project and R&D team members to ensure product inputs and to improve the manufacturability and sustainability of new products through the application of best practices in standardized and required production processes. Mediates between internal Engineering team, Production, Quality and Management to ensure smooth production launch phases. Daily collaboration with technical teams to ensure accurate interpretation of their needs and requirements. Prepares clear schedules, plans, resource needs and manages all technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality. Planned and led meetings and video conferences, presented overall project status to senior team members and regularly report on project status, and created final reports (Pilot, Sample, Trial). Estimating costs for new products and processes, using cost models and template structures. Generating documentation related to NPI Project Engineering and projects reports. Skills & Experience University degree in Engineering, Process management, Project management or related field. Fluent in written and spoken English. 1–2 years of experience as a project engineer in an international company. Experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, process development or project management. Strong understanding of production processes, cost estimation, and documentation standards. Self-motivated with initiative to achieve results. Strong communication, organizational and relationship-building skills. Problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership abilities. Ability to work independently and in team-oriented environments. Familiarity with regulations, best practices, and performance standards. Experience with multi-disciplinary projects. Operational production experience is a plus (training will be provided). Time and organizational management skills. Numerical and writing skills, technical skills. Advanced MS Office proficiency. Willingness to travel. What we offer International company with family DNA Private Health Insurance Programs and benefits designed to support employees in balancing work and family responsibilities Wide range of training programs designed to support personal and professional growth Social gatherings and community events designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees, because we shine as one Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Biographies of candidates who will not be contacted, will be stored in our database for the next 12 months from the date of the end of advertisement. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Valentina Krstic Who we are We at Tridonic are a leading global player in lighting technology that produces innovative hardware and software for smart and sustainable lighting solutions. At Tridonic, we are passionate about designing, developing, and producing smart lighting solutions. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection by making lighting smarter, connected and more sustainable. Our hardware, software and services guide and empower our B2B customers and business partners into a new world of opportunities by superior quality, maximum reliability, and impressive energy savings. Tridonic is a company of the Austrian based Zumtobel Group. Learn more about our company in our enlightening video - where WE MANAGE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE