NPDI Manager Job Description
The NPDI Manager plays a vital role in overseeing the process of bringing new products from design to full-scale production. This involves ensuring that all aspects of product development, testing, and manufacturing are properly managed.
Job Responsibilities:
* Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure a smooth transition from product concept to production.
* Work closely with Process Engineers, the Quality team, and the Production team to ensure the product can be manufactured efficiently at scale.
* Identify potential risks in new product introductions, including design, cost, supply chain, and production risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
* Oversee the transition from prototype to mass production by conducting trial production runs, addressing production issues, and ensuring full-scale production processes are stable and efficient.
* Capable of creating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Rate Routings when required.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, resources, and teams.
* Excellent cross-functional leadership and coordination abilities.
* Customer service oriented approach.
* Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
* Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
* Problem-solving skills and experience with process optimization.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus.
* Subsidised canteen.
* Medical insurance.
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Death in Service and Income Protection benefits.
Key Qualities:
* Good communication skills both in written and oral in English.
* Minimum 5 years of work experience in the role.