JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: NPI Engineer (NPI/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 New Product Introduction Engineer, the successful candidate will report to the
Operations Manager and will be responsible for 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 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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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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Factor
Essential
Education
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or
combination of relevant education and
work related experience within an NPI
Environment
Good knowledge and understanding of
Manufacturing processes at both PCBA
and HLA Level
Ability to work as part of a team to drive
for results and meet overall project goals
Experience in working with Design
Engineers and providing input on Design
for Manufacture, Assembly and Test at
both PCBA and HLA Levels
Excellent Project Management,
Organizational and Interpersonal Skills in
relation to NPI Engineering tasks
Excellent attention to detail in relation to
oral and written communications
Experience in creating Manufacturing
BOM (Bill of Material) structures for PCBA
and HLA in conjunction with Design
Engineering to aid Manufacturing
processes
Work with other team members to
establish Product Costs and ensuring
these are met as part of the overall
released product and Manufacturing
process
Experience with MS Office suite including,
Outlook, Word, Excel
Experience
Desirable
How will these be
identified/tested
(Interview,
reference,
certificates etc..)
Certificate
Interview
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Experience in defining Product
Specifications for OEM and ODM
Projects (Original Equipment / Design
Manufacturers) Branding, Packaging,
Labeling e.t.c.
Experience in performing
Manufacturing Audits in relation to the
NPI Process
Interview
Interview
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Experience in defining and documenting
Product Spare Part offerings and
Product Lifecycle Service Support
strategies
Post Product Release Manufacturing
Change Management Processes (ECN,s
Deviations e.t.c.)
Ability to work on own initiative utilizing
Problem Solving Skills in relation to
Product Manufacturing issues
Specialist
skills and
knowledge
Behaviors
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
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.
Interview
Interview
Interview
Interview
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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