Production Assistant Manager (NPI)

Job Description

NPI Project Leadership

. Lead manufacturing workstream for assigned NPI programs from prototype to mass production, drive build readiness.

. Develop and execute industrialization plans, including process flow design, line layout, capacity planning, PFMEA, control plan and validation strategies.

. Own manufacturing gates and deliverables in the product lifecycle (PLC Gate 4 to Gate 5).

. Define critical process parameters (CPP) and CTQs set up, SPC, MSA, and process control plans.

. Lead trial builds, first article inspection (FAI), and process qualification (OQ/PQ) drive issue closure via 8D/PDCA.

. Collaborate with Quality/Process Engineering on process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and yield improvement.

. Specify and qualify tooling, jigs/fixtures, and automations/testers support FAT and buy-offs.

. Coordinate equipment installation, calibration, and preventive maintenance planning with Facilities/Maintenance.

Project Management & Communication

. Build and maintain NPI schedules, risks, and mitigation plans run daily/weekly war rooms during builds.

. Report status to leadership on timeline, yield, quality, and cost escalate blockers with facts and options.

. Define run-at-rate criteria ensure stable yields, takt adherence, and documentation readiness for production handover.

Requirements:
Bachelor's in manufacturing/mechanical/industrial engineering or related equivalent experience considered.

. 5+ years (Assistant Manager) or 8-12+ years (Manager/Senior Manager) in manufacturing engineering/industrialization/NPI.

. Proven experience taking products from proto to ramp in one or more of: electronics/PCBA, electromechanical assemblies, precision machining, medical devices, automotive, or semicon equipment.

. Hands-on with PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D, DOE, Lean/Six Sigma, and DFM/DFA.

. Proficient with ERP/MES and CAD/PLM basics advanced Excel/Power BI is a plus.

. Strong cross-functional project leadership, shopfloor presence, and data-driven decision making.