Engineering Project ManagerThe Engineering Project Manager isresponsible for leading customer programs from prototype through successfulproduction launch. This position plays a key role in expanding manufacturingopportunities by delivering successful prototype and pilot builds that lead tolong-term production programs.
Job Summary - Serve as the primary technical partner for assigned customers throughout prototype, NPI, and production.
- Build trusted customer relationships by providing technical expertise, responsive communication, and practical manufacturing solutions.
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities to expand customer programs from prototype builds into long-term production.
- Collaborate with customers to provide design modification/inputs for DFx that enhances customer trust and value partnership.
- Collaborate with Program Management and Business Development to evaluate new opportunities, manufacturing feasibility, and customer requirements.
- Lead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.
- Spearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.
- Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.
- Ensure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Lead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.
- Spearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.
- Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.
- Ensure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
- Foster collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver successful customer outcomes.
Required Skills and Qualifications - Electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole assembly, box build, cable assemblies, and functional testing.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) methodologies.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Engineering Change Management (ECO/ECN).
- Production planning and manufacturing readiness.
- Strong project planning and execution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple prototype and NPI programs simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Results-oriented with strongattention to detail.
Required Experience and Education - Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required
- Five or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing required with three year or more managing prototype and pilot builds through production launch preferred
- Minimum 7-10 years experience showingprogression in production management, with supervisory experience
2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States
