About the Role Insight Global's Client is seeking a Manufacturing Transition Project Coordinator to support a critical manufacturing transfer initiative. This individual will lead and coordinate the transition of PCBA manufacturing from an existing contract manufacturer to additional manufacturing partners, including a sister site in Japan. This is a highly visible role that works cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and external manufacturing partners to ensure successful product transfers while minimizing operational risk. The ideal candidate has experience managing manufacturing transitions, supply chain migrations, or new product transfers and is comfortable driving timelines, managing engineering changes, resolving shortages, and communicating with stakeholders across multiple organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing transfer activities between existing and new manufacturing sites
- Manage and maintain transition trackers for up to 125 PCBAs throughout the migration process Coordinate bill of material (BOM) transfers, engineering changes, PCOs, ECOs, first article builds, and qualification activities Track assembly status, documentation readiness, site readiness, risk mitigation plans, ownership, and critical path items
- Partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Contract Manufacturing teams to ensure successful execution
- Support shortage management, issue resolution, escalations, and cross-functional communications during transition periods Identify risks proactively and develop solutions to keep projects on schedule
- Provide regular project updates and status reporting to leadership and extended stakeholder groups Ensure manufacturing documentation and processes are transferred accurately between facilities
Additional Information
- Onsite position
- Standard business hours (approximately 8:00-9:00 AM start time)
- Active manufacturing transition currently underway
- High-priority hire due to immediate business need
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale global manufacturing transfer project impacting multiple production sites
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing transitions, supply chain migrations, site transfers, or similar operational projects 2+ years of SAP experience
- Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills
- Experience managing BOMs, engineering changes, ECOs, PCOs, or manufacturing documentation Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Preferred Qualifications
- PCBA or electronics manufacturing experience
- Supply Chain Management experience Experience supporting manufacturing operations in industries such as drones, electronics, aerospace, data centers, telecommunications, or related environments
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and global manufacturing operations
- First article, qualification, or production launch experience