New Product Introduction Analyst

Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose
The New Product Introduction Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the introduction of new products in the factory. This position involves documenting processes, reporting on project statuses, and performing various tactical tasks to ensure successful product deployment. The analyst will work closely with multiple departments to ensure engineering and process capabilities are met before new products are launched on the production floor.

Position Type
Full Time, Exempt

Location
Pooler, Georgia

Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Successful reporting and visibility of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in the factory
• Contribute to factory NPI continuous improvement initiatives
• Processing of Product Improvement documents from engineering, for Component change
• Coordinating / Determining whether parts are Bought-in or Made In house
• Issuing of Purchase Requisitions or Up-issue component documents
• Updating / Setting of SAP MRP Profiles
• Agreeing and setting cut-in dates and phase out dates for Obsolete to Production (OTP) material
• Liaising with Quality to ensure Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) / Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) has been completed prior to cut-in
• Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, NPI Controller, Sales code Administrators and material planners over a phase in and out of components
• Monitoring PI’s in process, recording Serial numbers of PI’s cut-in for Service administration
• Coordinating Fit and Functions to validate the engineering change is designed for manufacture and suitable for cut-in
• Coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure SAP workflows are completed regarding any Capital investment, Work Routing, SOPS and Line Balance documents prior to cut-in
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to communicate effectively across different levels in the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and able to quickly learn other software programs
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, analytical and data driven.
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change
• Team-oriented, demonstrating ability to influence and collaborate with others
• Previous manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Previous experience of working in an SAP environment would be preferable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeaner and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions
• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements
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