Senior NPI Technical Program Manager

Senior NPI Technical Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Manufacturing Electronic Control Unit ( ECU ) team for all NPI, Ramp and Sustaining activates.
• Manage Contract Manufacturer operations for all Engineering builds and Production.
• Track all open operational issues from Engineering builds and drive to resolution.
• Own and drive quality improvements between builds, create a yield bridge as required.
• Lead DFx and Design Reviews.
• Communicate regularly to management on NPI activities and Status for all programs assigned.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain, SQE and Engineering to support material changes resulting from ECO/ECR’s, plan for new material transitions and minimize obsolescence of old material.
• Process improvement is a key matrix in this position, you will be required to present process, production, planning, NPI improvements and status regularly.
• Make sure all Processes are documented and released.
• Review all SOP’s, BOMs & Process documents for accuracy and content for all products.
• Plan capacity and factory equipment required to meet demand within budget.
• Lead all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in EE, CS, CE or related technical field is required
• 7+ years' experience in consumer electronics or automotive
• 5+ years' experience as a NPI Program Manager in an Engineering or Operations role
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing, engineering or product development
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders (ECO), E&O analysis, planning and material
• Previous Asian CM program management experience, including on-site support 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in fast-paced, changing environments
• Skilled in working with multiple organizations across different cultures and regions
• Ability to work in a small, motivated group within a larger origination
• Deep level of understanding of BOMs structures and change processes.
• Ability to manage day to day tasks, while driving mid/long term improvements
• Experience with high volume Consumer or Enterprise, with Automotive ECU experience a definite plus