NPI Project Manager

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) buyer is responsible to drive electronic components cables mechanical prototype parts and materials in SAP ERP system and manage material logistics during NPI product development phase. Communicates with procurement industrial operations and supply chain management for seamless transition from prototype builds to production builds responsible for risk analysis on advance order of parts/materials prior to being qualified for production.

NPI buyer is responsible for the DTC (design to cost) processes. Works closely with IFEC LRU HW development leadership team across the globe. Communicates and interacts with the Product Mangers (PM) Project Engineer (PE) Industrial Engineer (ILE) to present material status progress risks opportunities action plan as necessary.

Internal customers:

• Project Manager Product management Industrial OPS Purchasing and Procurement Customer Program management.

Managing:

• Development partners contract manufacturers suppliers and vendors.

• Oversees embedded hardware development material planning and creates purchase requisitions (PR) in SAP ERP system and work with Procurement to ensure purchase order (PO) based on PR from NPI are submitted and processed.
• Ensures that material inventory is received and managed for prototypes pre-production and initial mass production embedded electronic HW cables avionics racks and cabinets. Maintains material costs database and updates management on a regular basis.
• Identifies cost drivers for DTC (Design to Cost).
• Implement cost savings initiatives on sustaining customer programs utilizing competitive quoting and analysis of alternate solutions and part numbers.
• Maintains the Recurring Cost Budgets with third parties suppliers and vendors;
• Collects various engineering development teams programs sales services etc. material demands and submits to Supply Chain Management for input into SAP.

Technical skills:

• Bachelors degree or associated degree in relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience and proven track record in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities in high tech electronic industries;
• SAP knowledge intermediate level inquiry and report generation is a must;
• Evidence of excellent communication skills effectively managing projects and working with global cross-functional teams;
• Must be very good with materials mechanical parts and electronic components logistics planning well organized and resourceful;
• Working with multiple program tasks setting the right priorities and understanding program needs;
• Expert skills in Microsoft Excel including lookup tables and other advanced features is a must;
• Skills in Microsoft Office use: Project Outlook Word PowerPoint;
• Leadership skills / Personal skills:

  Self-starter with the ability to work through ambiguity and evolving requirements;

  Must be able to multitask in an environment requirement a high level of detail and accuracy work independently with guidance and take ownership of all assigned tasks;

  Capable of presenting information to management team and influencing key stakeholders;

  Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment;

  Ability to relentlessly track and follow-up on open issues and action items;

  Ability to drive for results hold self and others accountable and continuously improve;

• Understanding and experience within aerospace industry;
• Knowledge of the RFI RFQ processes;
• Understanding of make/buy approaches and inputs as well as supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning

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