Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams to drive the NPI process, ensuring timely delivery of products to market.
• Design for Manufacturing: Collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Material Planning: Coordinate material requirements and inventory levels to support production schedules and minimize lead times.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA): Develop and manage processes for handling product returns and customer feedback to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Configuration Management: Maintain accurate records of product specifications, changes, and updates throughout the production lifecycle.
• Supplier Assessment: Evaluate and select suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of materials and components.
• Production Lifecycle Management: Oversee the transition of products from development to full-scale production, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in new product introduction, manufacturing, or related roles, preferably in a high-mix low-volume production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Proven experience in material planning, quality assurance, and configuration management.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with printed circuit board fabrication and SMT assembly processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement project plans, ensuring technical and operational requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance on RF systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Monitor program performance against established metrics and KPIs.
• Identify and address issues or deviations from the project plan promptly.
• Continuously assess and mitigate risks throughout the program life cycle, focusing on technical and operational challenges related to RF systems.
• Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on program status, challenges, and milestones achieved.
• Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned sessions to identify best practices and areas for improvement.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met and facilitate the transition of deliverables to the operational phase.

Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects through all phases of the program life cycle.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge of RF equipment, systems design, and performance evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• 5 years of experience in program or project management within the defense industry, specifically with RF systems.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and relevant technical software.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.