Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the company’s NPI (New Product Introduction) and NPI project management systems.
Plan and drive NPI project management for mobile phone product development : define strategy, develop project plans, identify and assess risks, design countermeasures, control milestones, drive execution, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Coordinate the end-to-end NPI process from R&D through delivery and ensure alignment across all NPI stages.
Lead and execute early-stage reviews of mechanical structure, manufacturing processes, assembly flows and feasibility during product development.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality, Planning and R&D to perform supplier management activities specific to NPI projects.
Plan and lead pilot / try-out production runs, capture and summarize issues, and drive corrective actions to closure.
Plan, drive and own production-line capacity and yield improvement initiatives; manage and resolve production-line abnormalities.
Drive and oversee the review and acceptance of line tooling, fixtures and process validations.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in mobile phone NPI or R&D project management.
Solid understanding of electronic product processes (SMT, assembly, test, packaging) with substantial hands-on experience in smartphone assembly and test operations.
Strong execution and driving ability. Experience taking projects from zero to one is a plus. Prior team management experience is desirable.
Excellent analytical and logical thinking, clear problem-solving approach, and demonstrated leadership.
Able to evaluate R&D / design quality and provide practical improvement suggestions for product and fixture design.
Proven experience resolving production-line abnormalities is a plus.
High stress tolerance, strong team orientation, and a service-minded approach to supporting project teams.