Sr New Product Introduction Lead

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

The Sr NPI (New Product Introduction) Lead manages initiatives to mature medical device products from prototype to market through scaling of assembly processes and influence on device design to ensure DFM. This role collaborates on a global cross functional level with project stakeholders to define a competitive manufacturing strategy and leads engineers in successful execution. The Sr NPI engineer develops a strong client relationship, mentors’ colleagues, and is accountable for delivering on COGS, timeline, and budget.

• Leads large projects through stage gate process, from small scale prototype production through to high volume commercial manufacturing

• Wide knowledge and experience on engineering technologies to support prototype through high volume manufacture including: fixture design, material handling, bonding technologies, QC methods, application methods, packaging, etc.
• Lead expert of advanced work on multiple assembly technologies (e.g. laser welding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, sensors, robotics, vision systems, etc.)
• Capable to resource, delegate, constructively critique, and monitor technical work to satisfy packet objectives
• Strong cross-functional global collaboration between PMO, NPD, Quality, BD, other OPS teams and if necessary, the CR team
• Strong external (client facing) communication and presentation skills, 
• Capable of identifying risks of inability to meet targeted COGS, and champions solutions to recover
• Bring the technical guidance and mentorship required for the successful execution of challenging milestones and goals within projects
• Ensure the technological and manufacturing strategy alignment between R&D, PD and Operations
• Generate project work proposals, including evaluation of COGs, timeline, Capex, and NRE estimates 
• Planning and implementation of measures to fill technical gaps/risks or failures within the organization
• Mentor NPI Process Development Engineers on technical, strategic, quality, and risk identification skillsets, as well as concise internal and external stakeholder communications
• Initiate/manage capital equipment projects; specify and implement new manufacturing equipment
• Accountable for the final mfg documents such as but not limited to: BOM, Work instructions, test plans, V&V reports, PFMEAs, Engineering Change Orders, IQ, OQ, PQ etc.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clients and ensure expected deliverables are met or exceeded within the agreed upon timelines and budget
• Assists EH&S as needed, and champions a safety first process and team culture
• Collaborates with Manufacturing site(s) to proactively plan for and support product transfer
• Leverage lean methodologies, business acumen, and critical thinking to effectively scale and process improve workflows
• Works with team members to motivate and support individual growth
• Obtain components, supplies, and equipment to support prototype assembly, and conduct preliminary OEM vendor assessment and selection
• Champions company vision and culture 
• Travel as needed (domestic and international)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent preferred Experience, Master’s degree preferred
• Designed, Maintained, Scaled, and Improved production lines
• Worked within an ISO 13485 regulated environment
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience Skills
• Strong team player
• Strong understanding of manufacturing transfer
• Manage customer relationships
• Strong problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong organizations skills and ability to solve ambiguous situations internal and external to the company
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups of Team Members. 
• Thrives in a constantly changing business environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority

•    Competitive Salary Package
•    Performance-Based Bonus Plans
•    Health and Wellness Incentives
•    Employee Stock Purchase Program
•    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
•    Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.