08 - NPI Specialist

Celestica International LP•Richardson, TX

About The Position

The NPI Specialist provides engineering support and coordinates prototype builds to ensure new assemblies are completed on time and within budget. The role provides feedback to engineering and support groups to facilitate a smooth transition from prototype to production, and serves as the program or project interface for new product launches and introductions. The specialist reviews and interprets customer specifications and proposes solutions covering product architecture, schedules, technical risks and assumptions, and resource requirements. The role also provides mechanical tool design support across Celestica business units; designs, lays out, and implements manufacturing and test processes for capacity expansion; and develops continuous-flow concepts or applies Theory of Constraints methodology to reduce product cycle time. The position translates customer requirements into factory activities, estimates factory activity times for pricing models, documents related factory support activities, and develops preliminary program timelines for customer quotations. Work is performed with minimum supervision within established professional standards and practices. The role may lead a work group or project team and builds relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal service groups.

Requirements

Three to six years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.
In-depth knowledge of the design process for systems, printed circuit boards, subassemblies, or other related company products.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for systems, printed circuit boards, and subassemblies.
In-depth knowledge of industry and quality standards and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of materials and components used in systems, printed circuit boards, and subassemblies.
In-depth knowledge of material science, robotics, and machine programming.
In-depth knowledge of product pricing, contracts, and contract negotiations.
Excellent customer contact, negotiation, and problem-resolution skills.
Good presentation, database management, and computer skills.
Strong knowledge of statistical process control methods and techniques.
Knowledge and understanding of printed circuit board design processes.
Ability to design tests, evaluate results, and recommend solutions to improve processes associated with SMT manufacturing.
Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and troubleshoot problems.
Strong knowledge of IT platforms, database design, and programming languages.
Strong knowledge of some or all of UNIX, NT, and database management systems.
Ability to evaluate materials, gather and analyze data, and determine root causes of problems.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support and coordinate prototype builds to ensure new assemblies are completed on time and within budget.
Provide feedback to engineering and support groups to support the transition from prototype to production.
Review and interpret customer specifications.
Propose solutions that meet customer specifications, including product architecture, schedules, technical risks and assumptions, and resource requirements.
Provide mechanical tool design support to Celestica business units.
Design, lay out, and implement manufacturing and test processes to support capacity expansion projects.
Develop and implement continuous-flow concepts and/or Theory of Constraints methodology to reduce product cycle time.
Serve as the program or project interface to coordinate new product launches and introductions.
Translate customer requirements into factory activities; estimate factory activity times for pricing models; document factory support activities; and develop preliminary program timelines for customer quotations.
May lead a work group or project team consisting of technical and support staff.
Build internal and external relationships that support role accountabilities, including relationships with key suppliers, customers, and internal service groups.