Lead Operations’ technical readiness for new product development projects.
Drive build readiness, cross- functional coordination, and issue resolution.
Develop the APE engineering team and strengthen process systems and team culture.
Evaluate design/process feasibility and manage risks to ensure stable, on- time production launch.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES
Project Leadership (Operations Side)
Lead and coordinate all Operations activities for new product development projects.
Participate in design and technical reviews with R&D/NPI to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA).
Build project readiness plans, identify technical and process risks, and drive issue closure.
Escalate urgent/critical issues and propose alternatives to protect Operations gating.
Process & Technical Evaluation
Conduct manufacturing feasibility studies, process capability assessments, equipment requirements, layout/material flow, and manpower evaluations.
Lead PFMEA creation and coordinate NPD deliverables for Operations.
Propose process methods, fixtures, and design improvements to increase stability and reduce risks.
Build Readiness & Process Validation
Prepare and execute readiness checklists for QB/PP builds and 1st MP readiness.
Review and approve fixture lists, WI/SOPs, quality documents, limit samples, and golden samples.
Ensure all production KPIs are achieved before Mass Production.
Cross- functional Coordination
Work closely with R&D/NPI, IE, QE, ME, PMC, and PDN to evaluate process capability.
Negotiate, align, and finalize SOP and required actions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross- functional teams.
People & Team Development
Manage, coach, and develop APE engineers to achieve strong performance and technical competency.
Build technical capabilities in DFX, PFMEA, Process Control, MSA, SPC, validation, and problem- solving.
Develop standard templates and procedures for new product introduction from Operations.
Foster a strong team culture built on ACTION (Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, Ownership, No Rework).
Reporting
Provide weekly updates on project progress, readiness status, risk list, and build results to the Management Team.
