Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - XDU

 

• Serve as a core functional leader within Global New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) project teams, supporting product launches from concept through production release.
• Align manufacturing resources and priorities with Global Product Roadmaps and key strategic initiatives to ensure on‑time and cost‑effective execution.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination and communication across global teams, including:
  • Project Management
  • Design & Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Supply Chain and Materials Management
  • Executive and Senior Leadership
• Ensure Design for X (DFx) principles (Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Cost, Quality, and Supply Chain) are applied throughout the NPDI lifecycle.
• Coordinate manufacturing requirements for new product introductions, ensuring readiness from early concept through full production release.
• Plan, direct, and execute prototype builds and pilot production runs, resolving manufacturing, quality, and supply risks prior to launch.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Materials teams to develop and validate required product documentation, including:
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
  • Routings and work instructions
  • Manufacturing specifications and process documentation
• Communicate project requirements, risks, milestones, actions, and status to internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout NPDI phases.
• Track and publish NPI deliverables using standardized tools and databases, including:
  • Operations Plans
  • Manufacturing process flow maps
  • Production readiness and launch evaluations
  • Cost analysis, including estimates and standard costing
• Define and justify capital expenditure (CapEx) requirements related to new product introductions, including tooling, equipment, and automation investments.
• Provide functional leadership for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) development and validation, including:
  • Design for Test (DFT) reviews
  • PCBA In‑Circuit Testing (ICT)
  • Functional Circuit Testing (FCT)
  • End‑of‑line and product functional testing
• Lead component qualification and compliance activities, including:
  • Tooling feasibility and readiness analysis
  • Component quality and reliability evaluation
  • PQCS / PQCP / PPEP management
  • Regulatory and compliance verification

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 10 +  years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering environments, with demonstrated involvement in New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) initiatives.
• Proven experience working in cross‑functional, project‑based environments, supporting product development from concept through production launch.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, risk management, milestone tracking, and execution within complex development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a customer‑focused mindset while balancing technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Solid administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliverables in fast‑paced environments.
• Proficiency in PC‑based business and productivity tools, including:
  • Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Project management and collaboration platforms
  • Data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience applying Advanced Manufacturing methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement, in support of scalable and efficient operations.
• Exposure to or hands‑on experience with Digital / Connected Factory initiatives, including:
  • Manufacturing systems integration
  • Data‑driven process visibility
  • Automation, analytics, or smart manufacturing concepts
• Experience adopting and leveraging AI‑enabled tools to enhance:
  • Decision‑making and scenario analysis
  • Manufacturing planning or process optimization
  • Productivity, documentation, or operational insights

Requirements 

• Strong knowledge of New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) and Project Management (PMP) stage‑gate pr