New Product Introduction Specialist

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Specialist

This role is responsible for ensuring continuous supply of pre-production & engineering materials to support customer demands.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for initial procurement of materials and assembly of engineering samples and raw stock builds.
  
• Manages inventory of raw materials, finished goods, prototype samples, allocation and shipment of customer samples including EVMs and conversion of raw stock builds to production.
  
• Ensures pricing is consistent with the quoted price and continuously drives creative solutions to reduce assembly cost, i.e. minimize the number of splits per build and ensure purchase transactions are carried out in a timely manner.
  
• Monitors engineering builds, WIP and backlog and performs analysis to proactively identify potential material shortages and carry-out solutions.
  
• Collaborate with the stakeholders and participate in projects with team meetings to ensure effective communication of complex situations both internally and externally.
  
• Works with engineering teams to define Bill of Material product structure and Manage integrity of BOM and ensures work instructions are clear and concise.
  
• Working globally with contract manufacturers and suppliers to facilitate issuance of build instructions and takes appropriate actions and manage day-to-day build schedules.
  
• Works with the Product Line Managers (PLM) on allocation of engineering samples.
  
• Accountable for on time delivery to customers
  
• Represents NPI Planning in team meetings and has the ability to communicate with all level of management and works independently.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Liaison between the operations planning team and the business unit team
• Supports customer calls with an understand of material requirements

Education and Skills Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience, bachelor's degree required, business or related field preferred.
  
• Experience with SAP – ERP module.
  
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in completing analysis work in Excel and skill in PowerPoint.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a necessity.
  
• A team player that has a high level of flexibility and will work toward common goals inter-departmentally and across functions.
  
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage assignments with tight deadlines from multiple engineering sources

The Hourly Range for this position is $19– $45 per hour. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.  MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com.  Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you.  We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
·         Health, dental, and vision insurance.
·         Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
·         Paid time off.
·         Professional development opportunities.

Salary : $19 - $45