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Flextronics International

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

NPI Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOrangeburg, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business is required.
  • Seven years of engineering experience, including broad-based management and supervision, is required.
  • Experience in project management is required.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Project management tools is required.
  • Experience in cross-functional roles across all aspects of manufacturing is required.
  • Advanced customer-interfacing experience is required.
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate product launches and communicate them to customers.
  • Track new products through production from project planning to production.
  • Evaluate product reviews provided by customers.
  • Recognize and develop talent as a key element of executing operational business plans.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the function and site.
  • Ensure product schedules are followed during development.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Planning, and other departments.
  • Work with teams involved in product development.
  • Negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to meet company and customer expectations.
  • Prepare project cost estimates, including the resources, capital, and other requirements needed for success.
  • Conduct supplier meetings to improve new products.
  • Offer solutions that meet customer needs while supporting company productivity and cost savings.
  • Coordinate with customers regarding new product specifications and features.
  • Prepare cost estimates and budgets for NPI projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA degree is preferred.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
  • Black Belt or Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
  • Advanced presentation skills and the ability to lead meetings are preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills in direct customer meetings and with individual contributors are desired.

About the Company

Flextronics International

Global contract manufacturer offering design engineering

Flex operates as a global manufacturing partner offering design, engineering, and supply chain solutions across multiple industries. It began in 1969 with hand-soldering circuit boards, pivoted to contract manufacturing in 1980, and expanded internationally, including establishing operations in Singapore. It went public on NASDAQ in 1994 and grew to serve major clients such as Microsoft. In 2015, it rebranded from Flextronics to Flex to reflect a broader services scope beyond electronics. The company also acquired Nextracker (solar trackers) in 2015 and later spun it off via IPO in 2023, illustrating its capability to manage verticals from product design to large-scale manufacturing and end-to-end supply chain management. Overall, Flex differentiates itself through its global scale, end-to-end services (from design and engineering to manufacturing and supply chain), and its ability to serve a diverse set of industries with integrated manufacturing solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1969

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