NPI Operations Manager

My client is looking to fill a Key role at an exciting Semiconductor company - based in Barcelona.
They are looking for an NPI Opertations Manager to join their team.
What You Will Do

Build and maintain the integrated NPI readiness schedule, critical path and cross-functional dependencies
Map the end-to-end NPI process: stages, gates, hand-offs, readiness criteria and the RACI
Integrate readiness across the operational chain: electronic components, PCAs, systems, manufacturing partners, production ramp-up, logistics, and service and support
Identify risks, delays and gaps between functional plans early, drive follow-up and escalate when needed
Prepare and facilitate readiness and phase-gate reviews (EVT, DVT, PVT, launch), giving decision-makers consolidated, objective information
Maintain the cross-functional log of risks, issues, dependencies and decisions, making sure every item has a clear functional owner
Clarify interfaces and hand-offs between functions (e.g. engineering to manufacturing, operations to service) and facilitate alignment on cross-functional actions
Provide the executive team with concise readiness dashboards and status reports
Standardise and continuously improve the NPI process, tools and templates, and run lessons-learned sessions after each program

Technical and business knowledge

Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing operations: component supply chain, PCA fabrication and assembly, system integration and test, and after-sales service processes
Deep knowledge of NPI and stage-gate processes (EVT, DVT, PVT, production release), product lifecycle and industrialization of electronic systems
Sufficient understanding of HPC and AI infrastructure (accelerators, servers, rack-scale systems) to follow technical discussions and assess the schedule impact of technical issues
Awareness of certification, regulatory and trade compliance requirements for IT equipment (e.g. CE, safety,EMC, environmental) and their typical lead times
Strong command of integrated planning, dependency and risk management, and process mapping (e.g.swimlanes, RACI), with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or equivalent

For more information, please contact Rob Hudson.