NPI Supervisor: Prototyping & Pilot Line Lead

Advanced Energy; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Generous paid time off

Company 401(k) contribution

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an experienced NPI Supervisor to lead Pilot Line personnel and prototyping activities in Milpitas, CA. This role oversees NPI Assemblers and Test Technicians, coordinating with Planning, Purchasing and Design to meet delivery schedules and quality goals.

The position requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong supervisory skills, and a background in electronics/manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Minium 3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in a high mix/low volume manufacturing environment
• Background in electronics and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Develops, communicates, and implements short-term plans
• Schedules and runs all assembly/test operations; tracks progress and milestones
• Leads staffing activities including hiring, performance appraisal, coaching, promotion, and discipline
• Works cross-functionally with NPI Planning, NPI Purchasing, Engineering and other groups to achieve goals
• Facilitate team meetings, remove obstacles, monitor progress to milestones

Job description

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Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY

AE’s Plasma Power group provides leading, field-proven power control capabilities that enable complex semiconductor processes and other high-technology applications. Advanced Energy is currently hiring an experienced NPI Supervisor to lead Pilot Line personnel & prototyping activities. This includes supervision of NPI Assemblers & Test Technicians, partnering with NPI Planning, Purchasing, & Design teams to meet delivery schedules, achieving quality goals and implementing process improvements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, communicates, and implements short-term plans consistent with organizational and goals.
• Applies a wide variety of manufacturing concepts and tools to meet overall business goals.
• Responsible for all staffing activities including hiring, performance appraisal, coaching, promotion, and discipline
• Works cross-functionally with NPI Planning, NPI Purchasing, Engineering, and other key groups to achieve goals
• Participate with core teams to establish schedules and facilitate project execution
• Facilitate team meetings, remove obstacles, monitor & communicate progress to milestones
• Schedule and run all assembly/test operations. Track progress, report status, and make necessary corrections to achieve all program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• On-site- Milpitas, CA
• Standard business & manufacturing environment.

SKILLS:

• Supervisory skills such as leading, coaching, and performance management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly through oral and written communications.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to present clear and concise information to team, internal customers, and external customers.
• Facilitation skills to lead meetings.
• Ability to manage daily workflow as required to meet departmental and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate attentiveness to quality and productivity.
• Skilled in ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP
• MS standard Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Minium 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate and negotiate effectively and to set priorities
• Experience in a high mix/low volume manufacturing environment, and/or fast-paced prototyping environment
• Background in electronics and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other relevant field. A combination of relevant experience and/or education may be considered.

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.The range of starting pay for this role is $100,000to $125,000per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
• Company matched 401(k)
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [e-mail]