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NPI/Program Manager

Applied Engineering

NPI/Program Manager

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This position has responsibility for all phases of product development from Customer Quotation through shipment of first production build. The (NPI) PROGRAM MANAGER is responsible for supporting various manufacturing-engineering functions within the corporation, including process design, manufacturing documentation, production tooling design, process improvement, and sales-quotation support.

    DUTIES • Lead and facilitate the New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings with representatives from Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, and Sales, coordinating AE associates during manufacturing process development, pilot, and ramp-up of manufacturing • Review customer request for quotes against current manufacturing capability. Ensure manufacturing capability and capacity exists to meet customer requirements based on information provided at time of quote request. • Work with the Purchasing and Engineering to ensure timely delivery of key components for manufacturing pilot run and mass production dates • Update and help resolve any ECO issues concerning QA compliance for new product introduction shipments. • Prepare quality planning documentation for manufacturing • Ensure customer requirements are understood and communicated to all affected areas of the company. • Evaluate quality results of Manufacturing activities during pilot builds • Interface and coordinate with designers, engineers, planners, and others associated with accomplishing the work. • Modify or create work instructions for products based on observations of the product build cycle.

    QUALITY & PERFORMANCE Performance metrics for this position are based on accuracy, thoroughness, and productivity. In addition, the ability to manage multiple priorities to timely completion is a critical element.

    REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION • Strong verbal, written, planning and analytical skills • Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines • Knowledgeable of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)/Master Production Schedule (MPS) process and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) process • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. • Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines • Ability to clearly communicate and resolve issues with a wide variety of people and demands. • 5+ years experience in material management, production planning, purchasing or distribution preferably in equipment manufacturing • Proven track record Program or Project Management. • Organized and efficient in time-management, capable of multi-tasking • Must demonstrate proficiency in MS office applications including Visio. • 4 year degree is desired, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. • Comply with company policies and safety regulations.

    Company Description

    Applied Engineering (AE) is a leading capital equipment contract manufacturer located in South San Jose. For more than 40 years, AE has been building high tech capital equipment and sub-assemblies for companies in the Semiconductor, Solar, Aerospace, Med Device, and Emerging Market industries. We are an ESOP company where all employees own a piece of the company. We are local with a global footprint.