Main areas of responsibility:
Work with cross functional teams ranging from HW designers, systems engineers, marketing and operations teams and participate in the complete product life cycle from development through build prototype until handing off the product to sustaining engineers.
The NPI product leader will manage all engineering related activities of our new products. The NPI PL will have a full responsibility on the overall operational activities to ensure qualified manufacturing readiness of new products.
Lead cross functional teams to execute the NPI process within the operations group.
Set an overall Operational NPI plan, Set Ops KPIs, Track and follow project progress, manage risk and report accordingly.
Define the NPI methodologies, interfaces, and process within the operation matrix to ensure smooth product introduction
Providing engineering leadership for the definition and scoping of NPI projects for all aspects of manufacturing and transitioning of projects to Manufacturing for project implementation and subsequent operation.
Ensure Design for Manufacturing guidelines are well implemented in the product design and validate implementation impact on product quality
Overall accountability of production data integrity including: BOM, production documentation, jigs and tools, product regulation.
Establishing and documenting process specifications that ensure manufacturing operations will meet product capability and quality expectations.
Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement through engineering change requests
Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure a good quality product – represent the operations in the product life cycles gates
Serve as a technical mentor to contract manufacturing during NPI process.
BSc degree in Mechanical/Electronics/ Industrial/Material engineering – Mandatory.
Project management capabilities, proven direct and matrix managerial skills – Mandatory.
At least 5 years in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering; including NPI experience.
Proven experience in leading NPI activities and product transfer to production in multidisciplinary companies.
Proven track record of successfully leading, developing, and mentoring highly educated, skilled engineers in a global environment.
Proven experience and knowledge in the field of manufacturing technologies (SMT, Assemblies, etc) – Must!
Proven leadership skills with strong written and verbal communication skills to work internally and externally at all levels of an organization.
Experience with contract manufacturing working relations.
Familiar with computing industry or other multidisciplinary systems – an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills, high motivation, ability to work under pressure.
Proficiency in English, speaking and writing.
