Title:  Engineering Coordinator - NPI

JOB TITLE: Engineering Coordinator - NPI

REPORTS TO: Manager NPI

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY                      

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.  AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare.  With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY                      

Improves ability in NPI to meet customer delivery requirements by identifying, understanding and actively reducing constraints by product.  This position will participate in cross-functional and departmental projects daily work and new assignments may vary day to day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and organizes NPI work-in-process to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. 
• Works to resolve (in case of design changes) material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.
• Works closely with Planning and NPI build for scheduling and despatching, material requirements, and work-in-process tracking. 
• Coordinates and implements Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations and rework orders in NPI.
• Analyzes long lead time parts and works to develop custom supply solutions.
• Communicate openly and effectively in a professional manner and works under limited supervision.     
• Initiates and contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost reductions.
• Solid understanding of Materials/Logistics procedures, ECO process, and First Article process.
• Ensures all quality processes and procedures are followed per department FP’s.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ability to apply manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of PC programs. (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of production/service procedures, ESD, 5S, and SAP

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Proven ability and experience maintaining flexibility and being able to adapt in a team environment.
• Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility.

• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand.
• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities, collaborate and involve others in decision-making and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills
• Good understanding of SAP and the ability to apply to manufacturing and Engineering processes.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing and Engineering systems.
• Excellent PC skills, including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Understands Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices.