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FAAC Electronics Limited Is An Electronic Manufacturing Site, Located In The Citywest Business Campus (Dublin 24) Ireland.
We Are The Main Electronic Supplier For All The Business Units Of The Italian Group FAAC Technologies, World Leader In Access Automation, Parking And Access Control, Employing More Than 3.700 Employees Worldwide Across 5 Continents And Our 55 Companies.
Our 3 Business Units Are
ACCESS AUTOMATION (FAAC Simply Automatic) - automation for gates and barriers, entrances and automatic doors, motors for rolling shutters and screens, car parks.
ACCESS CONTROL (Magnetic) - systems with innovative solutions for access control, for both barriers and pedestrian passages.
PARKING TECHNOLOGY (Hub) - with intelligent and scalable solutions to control paid car parks.
We are seeking an NPDI Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the process of bringing new products from the design phase through to full-scale production, ensuring that all aspects of product development, testing, and manufacturing are properly managed.
The NPDI Manager ensures, in collaboration with other departments (Engineering, Quality and Production) that new products are introduced smoothly and efficiently, aligning with quality standards, cost targets, and production timelines.
The NPDI Manager will report to the Plant Manager and will work closely with the FEL Departments.
Individual Areas Of Responsibilities
The NPDI Manager plays a critical role as the primary interface with the customer, actively participating in kick-off meetings, Obeya sessions, and project reviews to ensure alignment and the successful execution of product development initiatives
Coordinates cross-functional collaboration between departments such as Design, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Production to ensure a smooth transition from product concept to production
Works closely with Process Engineers, the Quality team, and the Production team to ensure the product can be manufactured efficiently at scale.
This may involve optimizing manufacturing processes, optimizing designs for manufacturability, and ensuring production facilities are ready
Identifies potential risks in new product introductions, including design, cost, supply chain, and production risks, and develops mitigation strategies to ensure smooth product launches
Oversees the transition from prototype to mass production by conducting trial production runs, addressing production issues, and ensuring full-scale production processes are stable and efficient
Coordinates the NPDI team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of trial activities, overseeing regular status updates, aligning the team's efforts with customer requirements, and ensuring all trial milestones are achieved in line with project timelines
Capable of creating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Rate Routings when required, particularly in team support or emergency situations, ensuring accuracy and completeness to support efficient and cost-effective production planning.
Oversees the definition and monitoring of cycle times during new product development phases
Supervises the management of Engineering Change (EC) activities
Provides support to NPDI resources in collaboration with Purchasing and Planning during phase-in and phase-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with project timelines and objectives
Promotes team training and supports the team in electronic production processes during trial runs and pre-series production
Qualifications And Requirements
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, resources, and teams
Excellent cross-functional leadership and coordination abilities
Customer service oriented approach
Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
Good communication skills both in written and oral in English (Italian is a bonus)
Previous people management experience
Deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes
Problem-solving skills and experience with process optimization
Familiarity with cycle time analysis
Working knowledge of SAP is highly preferred
Computer skills in MS office and CAD software
Minimum 5 years of work experience in the role
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus
Subsidised canteen
Medical insurance
Defined contribution pension scheme
Death in Service and Income Protection benefits
Long service awards
Christmas bonus
24 days' annual leave
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Other
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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