New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Supply Chain New Product Introduction: manages the launch of New Products into various global manufacturing sites and distribution centers, with an emphasis on Communication Infrastructure products.

This is accomplished by working closely with our product development engineering and manufacturing partners to follow the MSI Product Lifecycle Launch Process and achieve the most efficient process capabilities possible.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Process Engineering provides management direction of all phases of in-house or outsourced manufacturing for a product (or product line) through the new product introduction phases.

• Functions as the central resource with design, manufacturing, quality and test as the product(s) move from initiation to ship acceptance.
• Knowledge and experience with DFA and DFM techniques to help facilitate manufacturability of PCBAs and Assemblies.
• Generate DFA/DFM reports to improve manufacturability of new products and reduce process variations
• Generate PFMEA reports to improve manufacturability of new products and reduce process variations
• Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals.
• Responsible for creating requirements and specifications for production manufacturing tools and assembly procedures, either directly with development teams or by collaborating with product engineers/factories.
• Work with Fixturing vendors to develop and implement tools/fixtures/jigs to support Device and PCB assembly.
• Responsible for new process development and implementation for device and PCBA – work closely with Development Engineering and Manufacturing team on continuous improvement to develop and optimize overall manufacturing process including product yield and throughput aspects.
• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Manufacturing with respect to new product launch efforts.
• Knowledge and experience with component engineering aspects as it relates to part specifications, validation through sample procurement and verification.
• Monitor Product Yields on a daily basis and work with appropriate engineers to take corrective actions when trends indicate equipment and/or process issues.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously within a matrix organization
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of different products and fulfillment models.
• Ability to summarize and clearly communicate project status, complex or technical risks/issues, and team recommendations for work partners as well as senior leaders
• Outstanding interpersonal / relationship management skills coupled with strong analytical capabilities.
• Flexibility in work hours and willingness to travel up to 25%

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors (BS) degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a mid to high volume manufacturing environment for both device and SMT assembly.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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