Manager - NPI & Process Engineering

Position

The NPI & Process Manager in PCBA Assembly is a pivotal role that combines process management, engineering, and leadership to successfully bring new electronic products from concept to high-volume production. This manager ensures that the assembly processes are optimized, scalable, and capable of producing high-quality products. They work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the product meets design specifications, quality standards, and is manufacturability at scale while keeping costs under control.

• Yield and Scrap Rates:

  Track the yield of each production batch and work to minimize scrap and rework.

• Cycle Time:

  Monitor and reduce the cycle time for PCB assembly.

• On-Time Delivery:

  Ensure that products are delivered on schedule to customers or to the next production phase.

• Cost per Unit:

  Track manufacturing costs per unit and work toward reducing costs through process optimization.

• First Pass Yield (FPY):

  The percentage of boards that pass inspection without rework.

• Customer Satisfaction:

  Measure customer satisfaction through feedback regarding product quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness to issues.

• Process Capability (CpK):

  Monitor the capability of key processes to consistently produce within specified limits.

Management and Soft Skills:

• Project Management:

  Strong project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and tracking milestones. Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana.

• Leadership:

  Ability to manage and mentor teams, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for addressing process-related issues and production challenges.

• Communication:

  Excellent communication skills to collaborate with design, engineering, quality, and production teams, as well as customers and suppliers.

• Customer Orientation:

  Understanding of customer requirements and the ability to align production and process to meet those needs.