Operations Project Engineer, NPI

Operations NPI Project Engineer 

Reference #32823

Waterdown, Ontario

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for successful product launch by project managing the Operations activities cross a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Manufacturing Engineers, Planners, Buyers, Production Staff, Quality and EH&S - providing leadership and technical/project guidance for IRAD funded, customer funded NRE and or non-standard product configurationsLead NPI projects, ensuring timely execution of deliverablesDevelop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocationMonitor and report on project progress, risks, and issuesCollaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products Facilitate operational readiness reviews and assessments for low rate and full rate productionServe as a liaison between program management, engineering and operations teams to address technical challenges, understanding of contractual requirements and communicate project risksPrepare design stage gate review package highlighting operations development progress, risk profile and CapExResponsible for presenting to various levels of cross-functional leadership in design reviews and various business meetingsResponsible for providing project estimations, ETCs and adherence for Earn Value Management reporting in JIRAResponsible for defining, project managing and tracking adherence to product targets (hours per unit, material/labour costs, lead time, yield) by organizing, leading and or facilitating DFx toolsetsParticipate in the bid and proposal process by providing operations assessment, risks and CapEx requirementsLead/Participate in project scrum(s), daily production cell team meeting(s), etc.Understanding cause and effect of changes affecting program schedule, quality and costDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and product qualityCoach junior team members on project management/manufacturing best practices, methodologies and lessons learnedCompliance with the companies Quality Management System and AS9100Ability to effective manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrate through project leadership behaviours of integrity, respect and excellenceTravel to Don Mills location, when required.

Education and Experiences We Seek

University degree in Engineering or college diploma in Engineering TechnologyMinimum 3-5 years of experience in a project management capacity managing complex projectsExperience presenting to executive and or senior leadershipMust have a well-rounded project management background with experience in a high tech environmentStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAttention to detailStrong knowledge of current and advanced Manufacturing processes and technologiesStrong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in cross-functional teamsPMP Certification is an asset P.Eng license is an assetLean Greenbelt or Six Sigma certified is an asset

It Would Be Great if You Also Had

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS ProjectStrong technical communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent organizational and planning/project management skillsKnowledge of MRP system(s)Knowledge/experience of Confluence/JIRAKnowledge of operations and manufacturing environments Ability to lead the closure of technical issuesDynamic, resourceful and takes initiative (sense of urgency, innovative, problem solver)Ability to challenge the status quo and develop innovative solutions to achieve operational efficiencies Data driven decision making approach Excellent functional skills of Project Management tools

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $80000 to $130,000  

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