Tiffany & Co. New Product Introduction Project Lead

About Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., the legendary New York jeweler founded in 1837, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a house synonymous with timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and cultural influence. As an employer, Tiffany & Co. cultivates a refined, client-centric environment where creativity, precision, and service excellence are highly valued. Its teams span retail, design, manufacturing, merchandising, corporate functions, and sustainability, united by a commitment to innovation and responsible luxury. With the strength of a global maison and the heritage of an American icon, Tiffany & Co. provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape moments of beauty, celebration, and lasting meaning.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the product development lifecycle from concept through launch and post-launch activities.
• Establish and maintain project documentation, including a centralized communication site, task details, sign-off packages and submissions, and close-out documents.
• Cost and analyze products at each development stage; upload data to eQMS for approval, enter initial estimates in JDE for material and capacity planning, and review simulated costs before final approval.
• Define product processes and material requirements; identify product levels (JWL), procure new materials, approve product applications (Tulip), validate raw materials, provide print information to drafting teams, order testing materials, and approve casting versions.
• Set up new items, identify product hierarchy levels, calculate Bills of Materials (BOMs) at all levels, and detail manufacturing routes aligned with the BOM, providing input to the data management team.
• Create sample development orders; review samples for quality before shipment, coordinate repairs, and generate internal orders documenting sample movements and processes.
• Maintain product information across systems, including accurate capacity and material requirements in eQMS throughout project phases; oversee updates following sign-offs and reconcile inventory at project close-out by scrapping or transferring stock.
• Prepare and hand over products to manufacturing by identifying training needs, arranging train-the-trainer sessions, assisting with training, realigning processes based on feedback, and presenting and signing off on product processes.
• Assist with external qualifications for new products, oversee facility qualifications at DR and Lex, and manage sub-contractor qualification processes.
• Provide weekly project status updates outlining strategies to stay on track, and submit detailed sample emails with callouts and required actions.
• Check BOMs and routes for errors and verify data inputs from contributing teams.
• Compile launch documentation, including time studies, approved component and finished-goods drawings, confirmation of Tulip release, a completed project checklist, and required approval documentation.
• Review and update information in Tulip for clarity and alignment, and confirm system updates are correctly implemented after sign-offs.
• Follow safe work procedures and promptly report incidents and safety issues to the respective manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with CAD.
• Project management experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience or training in statistical process analysis.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and create technical manufacturing documentation.
• Preferred: Minitab or equivalent skills.
• Preferred: JDE or equivalent enterprise resource planning software.

Skills

Experience

3–5+ years of related experience; minimum 3 years.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.

Culture

Tiffany & Co. fosters a refined, client-centric workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep respect for heritage shape the employee experience. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to moments of meaning within one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.

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