NPI Engineering Manager - Product Launch Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-477)

Description

Job Description:

NPI Engineering Manager - Product Launch

Job Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated NPI manager to join our dynamic Engineering team. As an NPI manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing the successful transition of new products from validated design to manufacturing, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will drive process improvements, implement best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve our production goals and deliver superior products to the market.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership

• Leading a team comprising engineers specialized in NPI, process engineering, and manufacturing test engineering.

Release for Manufacturing of New Product

• Conduct detailed feasibility analyses and risk assessments, and develop project plans for NPI initiatives to meet time-to-market goals.
• Collaborating with design engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams at CMs to ensure seamless product transitions from validated prototype to mass production.
• Develop and refine initial builds and release strategies to optimize the efficiency, yield, and product quality during the NPI phase.

Process Development and Optimization:

• Establish and improve fast prototyping and manufacturing processes and procedures to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.
• Implement Six Sigma principles to improve the process and increase overall operational efficiency continuously.
• Identify critical process parameters and implement robust process controls to ensure product consistency and compliance with industry standards.

Production Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to production teams to address complex manufacturing issues, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations.
• Conduct root cause analyses for production discrepancies and implement sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, taking necessary actions to maintain and improve performance.
• Own the vendor qualification, FAI report analysis, and NPI documentation.

Collaborative Cross-Functional Support:

• Work closely with design engineering to provide DFM feedback during the product development phase, aiming to simplify manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to identify and qualify suitable vendors and components for production needs.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance and design teams to address and resolve manufacturing-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and safety requirements related to manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to maintain compliance with industry standards, certifications, and quality management systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in a manufacturing/NPI engineering role, preferably in a technology or electronics-oriented industry.
• In-depth knowledge of development and manufacturing processes such as PCBA manufacturing, machining, injection molding, assembly, and automation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with CAD software and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a track record of successful NPI projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams.
• International travel might be required.

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000

NEXRSR

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.