Lead Operations’ technical readiness for new product development projects.
Evaluate design / process feasibility and manage risks to ensure stable, on- time production launch.
Drive build readiness, cross- functional coordination, and issue resolution.
Develop the APE engineering team and strengthen process systems and team culture.
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
Negotiate, align, and finalize SOP and required actions.
Work closely with R&D/NPI, IE, QE, ME, PMC, and PDN to evaluate process capability.
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
