As an Operations Program Manager, you will oversee and drive cross-functional teams to manage manufacturing capacity expansion related to sustaining product lines, manufacturing integration resulting from mergers and acquisitions, or new product introduction
Collaborate with product design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to understand product specifications and requirements for new product introductions
Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential issues in mass production and develop mitigation strategies.
Create detailed documentation, including statements of work, test plans, and operating procedures.
Guide the commissioning and validation of automation equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
Continuously improve automation equipment designs and processes to optimize production efficiency and quality.
Track and drive all actions to ensure factory readiness for each development build across NPI, manufacturing engineering (fixtures, equipment and processes), test, materials/supply chain, quality, packaging, etc.
Coordinate design of automated equipment and assembly/test fixtures and equipment
Create build schedules and drive the execution of qualification builds
Prepare and manage presentations and reports to high level management
Perform data analysis and interpretation of test results
Create and/or drive Design of Experiments (DOE) development and coordination during qualification builds
Other duties, as assigned
Requirements:
5+ years of factory operations management and/or program management
Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
Join forces - Strong collaboration & communication; experience in bringing teams together to achieve common goals
Own It - Takes initiative & drives results for complex, multi-functional activities in dynamic and fast-paced projects. Be reliable in executing and delivering results.
What success looks like for the role and within the team:
Axon factory ramps mass production with yield and efficiency significantly higher than existing products