Sr Process Engineering Program Manager - New Product Introduction

Company: ZT Systems
Location: Park Ridge
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

The New Products Introduction Program Manager is responsible for managing the schedule and execution of new products programs in manufacturing to meet or exceed milestones as set forth by ZT. The New Products Introduction Program Manager's scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end production process of new products and is ultimately responsible for factory readiness and the successful implementation of the program into production:

• Serve as the primary interface between global production sites, customer operations, and engineering teams in support of new product launch.
• Evaluate the technical requirements for new products programs and engage with engineering in developing manufacturing preparation plans.
• Coordinate manufacturing preparation activities and collaborate with manufacturing planning to develop implementation timelines.
• Engage NPI and manufacturing engineering in developing manufacturing risk assessments such as DFMs, Design for Test (DFT), and PFMEAs
• Drive engineering and management resources to ensure materials, equipment, training, and documentation are in place to support pre-production and production builds.
• Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk & status clearly and succinctly to working level and executive audiences.
• Identify key program issues and work with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and execute solutions.
• Coordinate internal resources from engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams in technical issue resolution and schedule recovery planning.
• Lead the Manufacturing Readiness Review process to collect and evaluate the technical status of various NPI programs
• Coordinate the engineering & production testing activities which support product development and launch
• Author project status, summary, and issue resolution tracking reports.What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, or industrial preferred) or Equivalent
  • 3 + years technical program management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to use problem-solving techniques to evaluate and propose solutions.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, hardware development processes, and product launch
  • Strong understanding of server hardware fundamentals
  • Strong understanding of production testing and firmware fundamentals
  • Experience with leading initiatives for continuous improvement / lean programs
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS Project) About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer When you join ZT, you'll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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