Title: Production Manager, NPI
About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.
Job Summary
The Production Manager – NPI, is responsible for leading the successful introduction of new electronic products into manufacturing, from NPI builds (POC, proto, EVT and DVT) through mass production. This role ensures production readiness, cross-functional alignment, and achievement of quality, cost, and delivery targets while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all production-related NPI activities from development transfer to volume manufacturing
- Ensure manufacturing readiness, including equipment, tooling, manpower, materials, and process documentation
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Test teams to support smooth product launches
- Drive pilot builds, first article runs, and ramp-up reviews, ensuring targets for yield, cycle time, and output are met
- Identify and mitigate NPI risks related to process capability, capacity, quality, and delivery
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO, IPC, customer-specific requirements) during NPI
- Support yield improvement, defect reduction, and root cause analysis during initial builds
- Monitor NPI costs and support cost reduction and process optimization initiatives
- Lead, coach, and develop NPI Production supervisors and team leaders
- Serve as the primary production escalation point for NPI-related issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- With 8 year experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS environment
and 3+ years in an NPI, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering leadership role - Strong background in SMT, PCB Assembly, and/or Box Build operations
- Strong knowledge of NPI processes, manufacturing transfer, and ramp-up management
- Working knowledge of process validation, FMEA, SPC, and problem-solving tools (8D, RCA)
- Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Proficient in MS Office and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES preferred)
Compensation
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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