Principal NPI Manufacturing Program Manager

4 weeks ago


Richardson, Texas, United States Infinera Corporation Full time
About the Role

Infinera Corporation is seeking an experienced Principal NPI Manufacturing Program Manager to join our Global Operations team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing-related programs based on engineering plans and production specifications. Your expertise will be crucial in establishing supply sourcing, production schedules, labor loading, capacity requirements, and quality control standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead manufacturing-related programs to establish supply sourcing, production schedules, labor loading, capacity requirements, and quality control standards.
  • Act as Master Scheduler, providing input to management, schedules, and/or interfaces with marketing, sales, production, and engineering managers.
  • Resolve labor and material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions, especially in case of design changes.
  • Oversee master schedules and ensure comprehensive compliance with material requirements for manufacturing.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activities, bringing distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget.
  • Require people and resource management through others; part of a cross-functional team required to complete the project.
  • Drive ongoing product cost analysis in support of product cost targets.
  • Drive manufacturing readiness reviews across Engineering and Operations functions - Establishes and provides inputs to NPI release checklist, Product Life cycle Process checklist, Milestone reviews.
  • Work with Buyers and Suppliers to drive material and build readiness for proto, pre-production, and production ramp builds in adherence to schedule requirements.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain and engineering teams to develop sourcing, logistics, and demand plans for prototype and production material.
  • Working with material buyers and planners to select, order, purchase and track delivery of materials to meet Proto, Pilot and Production ramp schedules.
  • Ensure DFx (Design for Cost, Quality, Manufacturing, Services) activities to achieve 100% resolution of manufacturing issues.
  • Manage and communicate NPI schedules with the Contract Manufacturing partners, Engineering, direct Suppliers, and Operations teams.
  • Assure Lifecycle Gate deliverables are complete and timely.
  • Drive BOM reviews to assure accuracy and readiness and actions lower BOM Resiliency scoring items.
  • Work to ensure all change activity (ECN, variances, deviations) is implemented accurately and effectively to support the program schedule.
  • Identify project risks and recommend appropriate resolutions.
  • Align actions to meet company's strategic, financial and operational targets.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR Master's degree with 3+ years' experience in program management or project management, supply chain or operations.
  • Prefer education majors to be in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain Management but others will be considered with relevant experience.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse and geographically distributed teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects successfully at the same time.
  • Knowledge of supply chain and operations roles and responsibilities in NPI gate reviews and product lifecycle management.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing BOMs, ECO, MCO, DEV, Agile life cycle management tool, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, ERP / MRP / MES tools.
  • Proven analytical capabilities and using data to provide insights and solutions.
  • Enjoys problem solving and process improvements.
  • Proven ability to be flexible, resourceful, adaptable, take initiatives and thrive in ever changing ambiguous environment.
  • Possess good attention to detail and able to follow through on issues.
  • Deadline driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-orient environment.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to accomplish tasks and navigate situations with limited, sometimes ambiguous information.
  • Demonstrated track record of hitting commitments.
  • Expert user of MS project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, Power BI, Sharepoint.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, test & validation process of Printed Circuit Board, Telecommunication equipment, Semiconductor or high-tech equipment a plus.
  • Experience in Six Sigma, SCRUM project management methodologies and real-life implementations a plus.
  • APICS or PMP certification a plus.

About Infinera Corporation

Infinera Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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