New Product Introduction Analyst
Position Purpose
The New Product Introduction Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting the introduction of new products in the factory. This position involves documenting processes, reporting on project statuses, and performing various tactical tasks to ensure successful product deployment. The analyst will work closely with multiple departments to ensure engineering and process capabilities are met before new products are launched on the production floor.
Position Type
Full Time, Exempt
Location
Onsite in Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, Georgia 31322.
Benefits And Other Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Successful reporting and visibility of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in the factory
- Contribute to factory NPI continuous improvement initiatives
- Processing of Product Improvement documents from engineering, for Component change
- Cooking / Determining whether parts are Bought-in or Made In house
- Issuing of Purchase Requisitions or Up-issue component documents
- Updating / Setting of SAP MRP Profiles
- Agreeing and setting cut-in dates and phase out dates for Obsolete to Production (OTP) material
- Liaising with Quality to ensure Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR) / Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) has been completed prior to cut-in
- Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, NPI Controller, Sales code Administrators and material planners over a phase in and out of components
- Monitoring PI’s in process, recording Serial numbers of PI’s cut-in for Service administration
- Coordinating Fit and Functions to validate the engineering change is designed for manufacture and suitable for cut-in
- Coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure SAP workflows are completed regarding any Capital investment, Work Routing, SOPS and Line Balance documents prior to cut-in
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- Strong written and verbal skills with ability to communicate effectively across different levels in the organization
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, analytical and data driven
- Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change
- Team-oriented, demonstrating ability to influence and collaborate with others
- Previous manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience
- Must be open to domestic and international travel
- Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment
- Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
Physical Requirements
- Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
- The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
- Subject to noise and temperature changes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.