Senior Technical Program Manager - EMS Job Listing at Nextracker in Oxnard, CA (Job ID NX-600)

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Job Description:

Job Description 

The Supply Chain - Senior Technical Program Manager - EMS will be based in the NX office located in Fremont, Ca. USA.  

In this position, you will report to theDirector of Supply Chain Program Management - Electrical.  

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do…  

• Coordinate cross functional activities between Supply Chain internal teams (Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Logistics), other NX teams (Ops, R&D, Quality, Product Application, etc.) and external parties (customers, installers and 3rd party certification)  

• Work with design engineering teams, other cross functional teams, manufacturers, and components suppliers to successfully launch new products on time (Cradle-to-grave)  

• Support new supplier onboarding and qualification activities.  

• Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain availability in pursuit of high quality and low cost.  

• Work closely with cross functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and global commodity managers.  

• Act as steward of supply chain operational efficiencies through identifying and implementation of continuous improvements in key Business Processes for the organization.  

• Provide a feedback loop to Engineering and Supply Chain to capture lessons learned from product rollouts and provide recommendations for future designs and processes.  

• Negotiate project requirements, deliverables to achieve successful and cost optimized product deployment  

Here is some of what you'll need (required)…  

• Bachelor's degree Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations  

• PMP or PMO certification is preferred.  

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical or manufacturing engineering, product development and new products introduction (prototype to volume ramp-up).  

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and demands. Thrives in an  

• Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) Contract Manufacturing Experience  

• Experience working with domestic and offshore 3rd party Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM)  

• Strong understanding of Electrical/Mechanical component level supply and basic engineering concepts. Specifically, background should include EMS, Enclosures, PCBAs & power supplies.  

• Experience developing energy products preferred.  

• Experience with basic engineering concepts, FMEA, DOE, DFS and DFMx).  

• Communication and Leadership: Excellent presentation, communication and both verbal and written skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.  

• Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.  

• Strong Systems skills ie: ERP, program management tools  

• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety regulations and protocols  

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.  

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.