NPI Manager
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FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking an NPI Manager to lead New Product Introduction activities and ensure the successful launch and ramp of PCBA products within our manufacturing operations. Once a part of the team, you will be responsible for leading cross-functional NPI execution within the Program Management Department in a manufacturing environment and have the opportunity to display leadership and critical thinking skills to expand your career in Smart Manufacturing.
The NPI Manager will lead the NPI engineering team, oversee PCBA build and manufacturing readiness, drive resolution of technical and operational issues, and partner with cross-functional teams to successfully transition new products from prototype through mass production.
- Lead the NPI engineering team responsible for successful introduction, validation, and ramp of new PCBA products from prototype through mass production.
- Manage overall NPI program execution, ensuring engineering activities, build milestones, customer requirements, and manufacturing readiness align with program schedules.
- Provide technical and operational leadership for PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole, assembly, inspection, testing, and related production processes.
- Partner with Program Management, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to drive cross-functional NPI execution.
- Oversee NPI build readiness, including material availability, tooling, equipment, documentation, process readiness, programming, test requirements, and production capacity.
- Lead readiness reviews and establish clear action plans, owners, and timelines to resolve risks or gaps prior to NPI builds and production ramp.
- Monitor NPI program performance, identify schedule or technical risks, and drive timely escalation and resolution of issues impacting customer commitments or production milestones.
- Provide leadership and direction to NPI engineers, including workload prioritization, resource planning, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, quality, yield, test, and process issues identified during prototype, pilot, and ramp builds.
- Review PCBA manufacturing performance and key metrics, including yield, defects, cycle time, capacity, build completion, and production readiness, to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure engineering changes, BOM updates, work instructions, process documentation, and customer requirements are properly communicated and implemented throughout the NPI process.
- Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and process reviews to identify potential manufacturing risks before product introduction.
- Serve as a primary escalation point for NPI-related technical and operational issues and communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Develop and continuously improve standardized NPI processes, procedures, and best practices to improve launch execution, manufacturing readiness, and transition to mass production.
- Support customer meetings, audits, build reviews, and technical discussions as needed while ensuring NPI activities meet applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or electronics manufacturing, with demonstrated experience supporting PCBA manufacturing.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole, component placement, soldering, inspection, testing, and production assembly.
- Demonstrated experience leading new product introduction from prototype and pilot builds through production ramp and transition to mass production.
- Working knowledge of BOMs, engineering change processes, manufacturing documentation, DFM/DFA principles, and production readiness requirements.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with experience resolving complex manufacturing, process, quality, and yield issues.
- Ability to manage multiple NPI programs, priorities, and deadlines within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Program Management, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing systems, and Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement principles, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Excellent organizational, decision-making, and escalation management skills with the ability to drive teams toward timely resolution of program risks and issues.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
- Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
- 401K with employer contribution.
- Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
- Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available for all employees.
- Employees are continuously encouraged to learn and grow their careers in smart manufacturing.