Req ID: 124941
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
State/Province: Chonburi
City: Laem Chabang

Summary

The NPD Technical Program Manager is accountable for planning and driving through the design and manufacturing engineering team for successful NPI launch. They manage the design transfer plan of manufacturing readiness and to drive through NPI manufacturing process development towards yield improvement..(#LI-JR1#)

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
● Technical PM will be the interface/point of contact between product design team and manufacturing site.
● Coordinating the transfer of design on failure analysis in processes at manufacturing sites.
● Interface with product design teams to provide DFx feedback throughout the product development cycle.
● Develop PCBA manufacture SOW, statement of work, for new product launch.
● Lead POC project
● Present and communicate status to the business leaders and customers. Review and interpret design specifications and provide feedback to the manufacturing site.
● Engage with cross functional design engineering teams, i.e. product engineering, design verification & reliability validation, to successfully launch new products into
Manufacturing.
● Responsible for design transfer include the review of test vehicles design and implementation plan for mass production.
● Continuous review of equipment and processes to ensure high efficiency and quality.
● To drive activities in identification and continuous improvement of yield rate, scrap reduction, manufacturing process root cause failure analysis and correction reduction, and
cost reduction.
● Review the development, configuration and industrial process optimization plan and manage the implementation schedule.
● Improve customer satisfaction and drive overall operational requirements from
customers..
● Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies. Manage and utilize resources across projects
● To support problem solving of moderate scope and complexity.
● To support the project teams: R&D, NPI and Gate transitions, ensure the smooth transition to mass production phase, and adhoc requests.
● To Coordinate related tasks, and engineering changes with internal team and Manufacturing team.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Technical Understanding: While not necessarily needing to be a deep expert of product design,
NPI technical manager will need to have comprehensive technical knowledge of the manufacturing process . This understanding helps in communicating effectively with technical teams and understanding project requirements.
Project Management: Strong project management skills are essential to coordinate various aspects of process engineering , including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry the accelerated compute program serves, having domain-specific knowledge in server, storage and network switches will be a plus. Understanding the business context and specific challenges within the industry helps in the execution of the product systems programs that truly address the needs of the stakeholders.
Communication Skills: Effective communication is key to aligning diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, clients, and end-users. It is imperative that you are able to effectively and concisely communicate NPI program technical updates, issues and schedule impacts to the leadership team.
Strategic Thinking: Our programs often have long-term implications and our technical managers play a critical role in thinking strategically, considering the broader organizational goals and how our programs fit into them. This involves planning for scalability, sustainability, and future advancements in the networking product technology.
Risk Management: Technical managers need to work with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate these risks proactively to ensure project success.
Team Leadership: Leading multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, domain experts, supply-chain and technology parters requires strong leadership skills. Technical managers should inspire and motivate team members, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Adaptability: Technical managers need to stay updated with the latest trends in manufacturing technology and be adaptable to changes in project requirements or technological advancements.

Typical Experience

Over 15 years of working experience

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

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