Role Purpose
The NPI Manager must lead the successful introduction of new products into manufacturing. The role involves overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring a smooth transition from design to production by leveraging a strong foundation in electronic principles and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a small cross-functional team focused on bringing new products into production, from prototype to volume manufacturing.
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of accurate parts lists (BOMs) within the company's MRP system.
* Coordinate and support first-build activities, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure build integrity and design intent.
* Develop and deliver comprehensive documentation packages, including assembly instructions, test procedures, and product configurations, to support production handover.
* Collaborate across departments to resolve design-for-manufacture (DFM) issues, improve workflows, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
Leadership
* Provide clear direction and strategic guidance to the team, ensuring alignment with Pickerings goals and objectives.
* Inspire, motivate, and support team members to achieve their best performance, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
* Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and integrity in all interactions.
* Establish and maintain effective communication channels, ensuring key information is shared across the team and wider organisation.
* Drive employee engagement by encouraging collaboration, recognising achievements, and promoting individual development.
* Identify skills gaps and support learning and development initiatives to build team capability.
* Manage team performance via Lattice through regular feedback, coaching, appraisals and objective-setting to achieve individual and collective goals.
* Lead by example in promoting company values, ensuring team behaviours align with Pickerings culture.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and proactively addressing challenges.
* Support change management initiatives by guiding the team through transitions and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Required Qualifications
* Education: HNC or similar
* Experience: Experience in electronic manufacture
* Skills/Competencies: Competent in soldering and wiring. Good understanding of electronics and production methods. Ability to rework and replace through-hole and SMT devices. Ability to generate clear and concise documentation covering all requirements of each build. Understanding mechanical 3D models and ability to use Solidworks.
Preferred Qualifications
* Solidworks qualified.
* Management experience.
Key Skills
* Strong understanding of electronic design and manufacturing processes.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
* Experience with MRP/ERP systems, BOM creation, and documentation control.
* Effective team leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
* Hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
* Strong fault-finding ability to component level.
* Understanding electrical schematics and wiring information.
This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and its responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the needs of Pickering.