Assistant Manager - Assembly & Project Management - Electronics Manufacturing Firm

Asst. Manager - Assembly & Project Management (NPI)

Location: Bengaluru - Doddaballapura

Experience: 10+ Years

Education: BE/B.Tech or Management Background

About The Role:

- We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Assembly & Program Manager with a strong background in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional programs, oversee assembly operations, and drive end-to-end NPI (New Product Introduction) initiatives.

- This role requires strong leadership, technical understanding, and the ability to manage customer expectations while ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Program Management:

- Lead end-to-end program execution, from planning through delivery.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams: engineering, procurement, quality, production, and supply chain.

- Manage customer communication, project timelines, risks, deliverables, and milestones.

- Ensure alignment with business goals and customer expectations.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

- Lead NPI activities including prototype builds, process validations, and ramp-up readiness.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to define manufacturing requirements and ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability).

- Drive smooth transition from development to mass production with controlled processes and documentation.

Assembly & Line Management:

- Oversee daily assembly line operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and throughput.

- Optimize workforce, equipment utilization, and performance metrics.

- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, defects, and cycle time.

- Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, safety protocols, and process discipline.

Inventory & Materials Management:

- Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability to meet production plans.

- Work closely with supply chain teams to address material shortages or delays.

- Implement proactive strategies to prevent excess, aging, and obsolete inventory.

- Support cost control efforts and material flow improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in EMS or electronics manufacturing.

- Proven expertise in project and program management.

- Strong background in assembly operations and production line management.

- Solid understanding of inventory/materials management principles.

- Extensive experience handling NPI activities from prototype to mass production.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple programs simultaneously.