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Manager NPI Engineering
Location : Eden Prairie, MN, US
Job ID : 54189
Category : Product & Engineering
Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing!
Location : Eden Prairie MN
This role oversees the New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to facilitate the successful integration of new products from R&D into volume production. This role’s responsibilities will include staffing and establishing technical skills, tools, and work processes among these groups.
Responsibilities :
Full responsibility and accountability on all NPI activities of the Business Unit.
Ensure new products are manufacturable, meet production specifications as well as production and quality standards.
Ensure the production processes used for our products are efficient and meet cost and quality requirements.
Ensure product and process knowledge are well defined and transferred to production, including work done with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Manage and mentor team in areas of engineering expertise and innovation, constantly moving the team towards. innovative processes and products as well as improvements in technical skills and system knowledge.
Define, qualify, and implement new manufacturing technologies as necessary for new product requirements.
Engage team members in cross-functional teams per the PLCM process.
Actively communicate NPI status, risks, mitigation plans, and performance against requirements.
Leadership
Provide employee development, training and employee reviews, while fostering good communication and teamwork.
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Program and Product Management to ensure PLCM and product success.
Partner with Operations on smooth transitions from development to production.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors in Engineering or related discipline
8 years of experience
3 years experience with leading a project or major initiative
Experience in Hardware NPI
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience in 3D printing
Experience with common production and Operations management processes
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : 5%
Stratasys (Nasdaq : SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, has been a leader in the 3D printing industry for over thirty years. The company’s patented FDM® and PolyJet™ 3D printing technologies have a diverse range of applications, including rapid prototyping, production parts, tooling, and concept design. Stratasys offers additive manufacturing solutions in 13 countries, for industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and education. The company operates Stratasys Direct, a digital parts manufacturing service, and Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and GrabCAD. With over 2,000 employees, over 1,200 patents globally, and more than 30 awards for technology and leadership, Stratasys is changing millions of lives with the power of innovation.
To perform this job successfully , an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All offers of employment with Stratasys, Inc are contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (http : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / ofccpost.htm)
