A NPI Program Manager, International Programs job in Brooklyn-Park, MN is available through IntePros. Candidates will be responsible for facilitating all aspects of the engineering projects for assigned customers from the early prototyping stage into production. This position acts as the customer advocate and leads customer programs that ensure compliance with customer, industry, and company requirements and standards.

This is a Direct-Hire opportunity

This role is on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN

This role will pay between $97,000k and $122,400k yr D.O.Q.

NPI Program Manager, International Programs job responsibilities include:

• Administer and manage customer projects to develop and meet requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers that encourage two-way communication.
• Facilitate identification of risks to programs during both the Proposal/Quote phase as well as the Program realization phase.
• Work with internal and external customers to put in place risk mitigation strategies and parallel paths as necessary.
• Understand the manufacturing capabilities and capacity of the organization.
• Achieve a high-level understanding of manufacturing and engineering processes that relate to the medical device industry.
• Facilitate quotations and proposals for company products and services in a timely fashion that puts the business in a position to win new programs.
• Work closely with the manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and operations teams to ensure gross margin targets are maintained or exceeded.
• Lead discussions with customers and internal teams on designs, troubleshooting, and finding cost-effective solutions.
• Manage/facilitate the transfer to production with internal NPD/NPI teams.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Proactively communicate with customers on a routine basis and provide project plans, timelines, and milestones that meet their expectations.
• Work with Quality to facilitate customer-required audits.
• Supports S&OP planning for assigned programs and customers.
• Communicate and deliver employee communication tools for job performance including annual performance goals, employee recognition, training, and development, coaching, and counseling.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Effectively partner with internal businesses and functional teams to facilitate a collaborative spirit throughout programs and projects.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A college degree in Engineering is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in medical device assembly design or manufacturing as a project or engineering leader.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, and FDA regulations.
• Must have experience with medical device contract manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• PMP Certification is preferred, but not required.

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