p>Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as: • Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements • Feature trade-off / trade tables • Should cost / Clean sheet models • Joint design development, via clear statements of work • Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs • Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility • Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI • Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility • Complete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's degree or advanced technical degree • Deeper experience within: • Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices • Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers • Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.) • Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization • Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment • Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment.