NPI, Integration and Capabilities Operation Director
NPI, Integration and Capabilities Operation Director
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The NPI Integration and Capabilities Operation Director will lead the introduction of new parts and the seamless transition of products from development to production. This role is responsible for developing and executing plans that ensure readiness across manufacturing tooling and facilities to support product rampup and delivery. The Director will work closely with engineering supply chain and quality teams to drive crossfunctional alignment mitigate production risks and enable scalable efficient manufacturing solutions.In addition to managing production transitions this leader will play a critical role in shaping the longterm roadmap for technology manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure investment. The Director will assess current and future needs recommend capital projects and ensure our production capabilities remain aligned with product evolution and customer demands. Success in this role requires strong technical acumen operational expertise and the ability to drive strategic initiatives across a highperforming organization.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
- EndtoEnd Management: Oversee the processes including toolset performance production schedules quality control and ontime deliveries.
- Budget Oversight: Develop manage and track operational budgets to ensure financial objectives are met.
- Schedule Adherence: Plan and maintain production schedules ensuring alignment with customer and organizational delivery requirements.
- Performance Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime yield and throughput while minimizing cost.
- Development/Delivery of executive briefings on Draper wide performance metrics.
- Recommend improvements to business processes and follow up with executive leadership on initiatives.
- Alignment of activities with evolving business needs the development and implementation of the Divisions Strategic Plan.
- Management of staff hiring and recruiting.
- Adjustment of organizational structure as necessary to support new Draper initiatives.
- Maintenance of internal audit and continuous process improvement.
- Personnel resource management for projects staffed by the Division.
- Career development of the future leaders of the organization through mentoring growth assignments professional seminars and other educational opportunities.
Skills/Abilities
- Able to solve complex problems.
- Understanding of the program / product lifecycle of manufactured products.
- Able to drive broad organizational corrective action to improve business processes
- Knowledge of organizational and projectbased performance metrics.
- Strong written and verbal communication analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Selfstarter and the ability to set organizational vision and achieve results.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment is a must.
- Knowledge of industry and government regulations and certification standards (FAA FDA DO178 etc.)
Education
- Bachelors Degree required in an Engineering or technical field. (M.S. preferred)
Experience
- 10 years of experience in an Engineering and/or Program Management.
- At least 5 years of experience managing individual contributors managers and crossfunctional teams.
- Prefer previous experience managing large manufacturing area or program deliverables.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance which requires proof of US citizenship.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
