Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Industrialization Project Office Director located in Prai, Penang.

The Industrialization Project Office Director drives the NPI and product industrialization process for our Embedded Power organization.  The role manages the initial prototypes, equipment/fixtures, supply chain, and quality through various development builds up to mass production release achieving the targeted UPH and Yield.  The Industrialization Project Office Director works closely with the R&D project managers, various engineering disciplines, operations and coordinates the other Industrialization functions (Product Engineering, Process Engineering, and Test Development) to successfully realize the product release to Mass Production.  Reporting to the Industrialization Project Office Director is a team of Project Managers assigned to products undergoing the industrialization process.

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide feedback to R&D, Test Development and Operations through the Dfx process and reviews
• Manages the Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT builds in multiple facilities/regions
• Arrange sample delivery logistics with internal and external stakeholders
• Manages DoEs(Design of Experiment) during the development and PRQs (Post Ramp Qualifications) as needed after the product has been released to Mass Production
• Drive teams to solve build issues originating in design, process, materials, equipment or test
• Coordinate with R&D on the RYG BOM and drive the NPI build materials
• Manage the budget, schedule and execution of the Unique Production Equipment and fixtures in combination with the Test Development and CapEx teams
• Oversees the governance mechanisms of FPLC as it relates to the builds
• Facilitate Operations planning for NPI and eventual Mass Production in terms of Man/Machine/Materials/Method

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in NPI/Industrialization, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and development environments
• Ability to efficiently work in a fast moving multi site / multi geography environments
• To be both a team leader and an individual contributor
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

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