JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Graduate NPI Engineer (GNPI/06/12)
Reports To: Operations Manager
The Segment
Tyco Security Products, a business unit of Tyco International, is a unified group of world-leading
access control, video and intrusion brands. Operating in more than 40 offices with over 2000
employees, these brands- American Dynamics, Bentel, CEM Systems, DSC, Kantech, Software House
and Sur-Gard- have more combined years of experience in the security industry than any other
group in the world. Our security integration platforms, built by our developers from across all
product disciplines allow our customers to see more, do more, and save more. Our solutions today
are designed to be compatible with the technology of tomorrow.
American Dynamics is a $300M business based in Belfast, US, China and India with over 400
employees. American Dynamics maintains a significant Research and Development presence in
Belfast as well as sales and marketing, project management, operations, human resources and
finance activities.
Job Overview
Within the role of Graduate New Product Introduction Engineer, the successful candidate will report
to the Operations Manager and will be responsible for aspects of liaising with the Global R&D
Project Teams as well as Global Manufacturing Facilities in the successful transition and continued
Manufacturing support of New Security based Product Designs from R&D into various Global
Manufacturing locations.
Job Responsibilities / Key Duties
The Graduate NPI Engineer will work as part of a team within Manufacturing Operations to support
the business on new product launches. Key duties within the role include:
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Providing DFM, DFA and DFT Input on NPI Projects to Design Engineering Team
Building and loading BOM structures in conjunction with Manufacturing Processes
Obtaining and coordinating all Manufacturing Documentation for NPI
Working with Manufacturing to support NPI builds through various development phases
Track and report on Product Costs related to NPI
Represent and provide updates for the Operations team on various NPI project teams
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location
The job will be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and may involve a degree of travel to other
companies within the segment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Although no job description can adequately detail the full scope of duties necessary,
the requirements listed below are a representation of the levels of knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable an individual with disabilities to
perform these activities.
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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Factor
Essential
Education
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or
combination of relevant education and
work related experience within an NPI
Environment
Experience
Specialist
skills and
knowledge
Travel – As new products are rolled out
globally, from time to time the successful
candidate may be required to travel to
various global manufacturing locations to
Desirable
How will these be
identified/tested
(Interview,
reference,
certificates etc..)
Certificate
Ability to work as part of a team to
drive for results and meet overall
project goals
Excellent Project Management,
Organizational and Interpersonal Skills
in relation to NPI Engineering tasks
Excellent attention to detail in relation
to oral and written communications
Familiar in the concept of creating
Manufacturing BOM (Bill of Material)
structures for PCBA and HLA in
conjunction with Design Engineering to
aid Manufacturing processes
Experience with MS Office suite
including, Outlook, Word, Excel
Interview
Work with other team members to
establish Product Costs and ensuring
these are met as part of the overall
released product and Manufacturing
process
Familiar with the concept and
importance on working with Design
Engineers and providing input on Design
for Manufacture, Assembly and Test at
both PCBA and HLA Levels
Good knowledge and understanding of
Manufacturing processes at both PCBA
and HLA Level
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Behaviors
successfully support the building and
subsequent launch of new products into
manufacturing.
Integrity – We must demand of ourselves
and of each other the highest standards
of individual and corporate integrity. We
safeguard company assets. We comply
with all company policies and laws.
Excellence - We continually challenge
each other to improve our products, our
processes and ourselves. We strive
always to
understand our customers’ businesses
and help them achieve their goals. We
serve our customers not only by
responding to their needs, but also by
anticipating them. We are dedicated to
diversity, fair treatment, mutual
respect, and trust.
Teamwork - We foster an environment
that encourages innovation, creativity
and results through teamwork. We
practice
leadership that teaches, inspires and
promotes full participation and career
development. We encourage open
and effective communication and
interaction.
Accountability - We honor the
commitments we make, and take
personal responsibility for all actions and
results. We create an
operating discipline of continuous
improvement that is an integral part of
our culture.
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