Sr ME-QA-NPI Leader

Leadership & Talent Development: Leads and develops Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams, strengthening technical and behavioral competencies aligned with MRR and HR standards while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence: Drives plant-wide continuous improvement through Kaizen, OEE, RTY, uptime, and lean initiatives.

Manages capacity, plant layout, and process optimization aligned with AOP and SIOP to meet customer demand and growth projections. Quality & Customer Management: Owns Internal and Customer Quality processes, including Incoming Inspection, Metrology, and Customer Scorecards. Acts as primary customer liaison, ensures compliance with Customer Specific Requirements, and leads 8D/CAR problem-solving for timely and permanent issue resolution.

NPI & Cross-Functional Alignment: Leads New Product Introduction from Manufacturing and Quality perspectives, coordinating with Engineering, SQD, and cross-functional teams to ensure process readiness, component quality assurance, and successful launches. Management Systems & Compliance: Ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 50001, oversees PFMEA and process documentation controls, and maintains adherence to legal, regulatory, and HSE standards, including contractor oversight.

Strategic, Financial & Capital Planning: Develops and executes AOP strategies, manages departmental budgets and capital investments, defines metrics and targets, and aligns plant and regional objectives to support sustainable business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and CMMS platforms.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and facility operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly desirable.