NPI Lead (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE CANADA INC

AEROCONTACT; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the aerospace sector seeks an Industrialization Lead (NPI Engineer) to spearhead new product introductions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and process improvements. You will lead efforts in project management, cost analysis, and validation processes, playing a pivotal role in enhancing product maturity. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge aerospace solutions, making air travel safer and more efficient. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in electronics or aerospace.
• Experience in NPI, process validation, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities including prototype builds, product design, and process validations.
• Act as an interface between Engineering and Manufacturing for manufacturability issues.

Skills

Project Leadership

Manufacturing Processes

NPI Management

Process Validation

Lean Principles

Education

Post-secondary degree in Industrial Engineering

Post-secondary degree in Electronics Engineering

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

Job description

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace.

Descriptif mission

The Industrialization Lead (NPI Engineer) will have the responsibility for New Product Introduction products. This candidate will work collaboratively with multiple functions such as Manufacturing Team, Program Team, Engineering team, Supply chain team in a team environment.

Responsibilities

1. During the pre-sale and development preparation phases, lead and participate in responding to RFP requirements from potential customers regarding industrialization and the elaboration of recurring and non-recurring quotes.
2. Verify and maintain the current cost model, considering product and equipment evolution.
3. Suggest an industrial scheme (Make or Buy) strategy, incorporating all industrial constraints (manufacturability, processes, means), and ensure that the Return of Experience (RETEX) is considered.
4. Contribute to the development of the product development logic (LDEV).
5. During development/NPI phases, plan, implement, and coordinate NPI activities including prototype build, qualification, product design, specifications, process validations, training needs, and test strategy, aligned with project milestones and industrialization tollgates.
6. Act as interface between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure Design for Manufacturing and early correction of manufacturability and procurement issues.
7. Review design and engineering specifications, raising manufacturing concerns.
8. Provide technical input for test equipment development and test coverage strategy.
9. Present and report project status, progress, and KPIs, managing risks associated with industrialization projects.
10. Calculate and monitor recurring and non-recurring costs, applying structured problem solving, lean principles, and best practices to drive improvements.
11. Collaborate with SMEs to enhance manufacturing capabilities and ensure process improvements.
12. Lead efforts to achieve product maturity, manufacturability, and process maturity, including PFMEA and process capability determinations.
13. Develop and implement training plans, work instructions, BOMs, and critical processes prior to production transition.

Requirements

- Post-secondary degree in Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

- Minimum 5 years of progressive project leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in electronics or aerospace.

- Experience in NPI, process validation, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, and project management.