NPI Manager

Foxconn WI • Mount Pleasant, WI

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About The Position

FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking an NPI Manager to lead New Product Introduction activities and ensure successful launch and ramp of PCBA products within its manufacturing operations. The role leads cross-functional NPI execution within the Program Management Department and oversees the transition of new products from prototype through mass production. The NPI Manager leads the NPI engineering team, oversees PCBA build and manufacturing readiness, resolves technical and operational issues, and works with cross-functional teams to meet program requirements and schedules.

The position also drives continuous improvement of NPI processes and manufacturing readiness, supports customer meetings and audits, and ensures NPI activities meet applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or electronics manufacturing, including demonstrated experience supporting PCBA manufacturing.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole, component placement, soldering, inspection, testing, and production assembly.
• Demonstrated experience leading new product introduction from prototype and pilot builds through production ramp and transition to mass production.
• Working knowledge of BOMs, engineering change processes, manufacturing documentation, DFM/DFA principles, and production readiness requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with experience resolving complex manufacturing, process, quality, and yield issues.
• Ability to manage multiple NPI programs, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Program Management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement principles, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and escalation management skills, including the ability to drive timely resolution of program risks and issues.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI engineering team through introduction, validation, and ramp of new PCBA products from prototype through mass production.
• Manage NPI program execution, aligning engineering activities, build milestones, customer requirements, and manufacturing readiness with program schedules.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole, assembly, inspection, and testing.
• Coordinate cross-functional NPI execution with Program Management, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Oversee build readiness, including material availability, tooling, equipment, documentation, process readiness, programming, test requirements, and production capacity.
• Lead readiness reviews and establish action plans, owners, and timelines to address risks and gaps before NPI builds and production ramp.
• Monitor program performance, identify schedule or technical risks, and escalate and resolve issues affecting customer commitments or production milestones.
• Direct NPI engineers through workload prioritization, resource planning, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, quality, yield, test, and process issues during prototype, pilot, and ramp builds.
• Review PCBA manufacturing metrics, including yield, defects, cycle time, capacity, build completion, and production readiness, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure engineering changes, BOM updates, work instructions, process documentation, and customer requirements are communicated and implemented throughout NPI.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and process reviews to identify manufacturing risks before product introduction.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for NPI technical and operational issues, communicating status, risks, and recovery plans to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and improve standardized NPI processes, procedures, and best practices for launch execution, manufacturing readiness, and transition to mass production.
• Support customer meetings, audits, build reviews, and technical discussions, and ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Personal, vacation, and holiday paid time off for full-time employees.
• Onsite Aurora Health & Wellness Center available to all employees.
• Ongoing encouragement and opportunities to learn and grow careers in smart manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager