New Product Introduction Specialist
Semios, Canada
Job Description
Who we are:
Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.
Check this video out as it shows what we do and our positive environmental impact!
Our innovative work has received several industry awards:
- THRIVE - Top 50 Leading AgTech (2020) recognized as exemplifying some of the best in agriculture technology around the globe.
- Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.
- Google Accelerator (2020) - Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.
Who you are:
Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.
As a NPI Specialist you will be responsible for being the bridge between supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams during the design and the Manufacturing transfer phases of mechanical and electronics solutions. You come from a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production environment with a strong technical aptitude. If the engineers are the architects, you are the builder - pragmatic, project driven and outcome oriented. You are energized by working in cross functional settings with internal and external teams (suppliers + manufacturers). You demonstrate initiative, communicate well to various audiences, and love learning new things. You thrive in an environment where you can work with impact along with a good sense of urgency to complete the assigned tasks in a meaningful and thoughtful manner.
What you will do:
Supply chain - Strategic sourcing
- Maintain close relationships with key suppliers to best align Semios’ needs with market leading product direction. Proactively track industry trends such as lead times, packaging, multi-sourcing footprint
- Performs NPI amp; sustaining Design-for-Supply Chain functions such as selection of alternate source components for cost reduction, product consolidation, or improved reliability of supply
- Source and contribute to electro-mechanical manufacturing vendor qualification and approval.
- IoT solution ecosystem sourcing and management - select cellular, connectivity platforms for Ramp;D, volume deployments.
Setup new products for successful operations
- Product realization from concept to completion
- Set manufacturing, field operation up for success by representing operations in the development of new products, and continuous improvement of existing products
- Support the creation of Assembly Instructions (Build guides).
- Work closely with suppliers, engineers and operations to ensure DFX rules are being incorporated.
- Be the quarterback for ECR processes through internal, external communication and coordination.
Transfer new product to manufacturing
- Drive manufacturing readiness for product launch and successful transfer to production
- Own the manufacturing transfer package assembly and execution
- Help our partners be successful,
- Work closely with our contract manufacturers to reduce assembly times, manufacturing lead-times and to make overall improvements to manufacturing processes.
- Some domestic/international travel will be required in working with overseas and domestic contract manufacturers and design teams up to 10%
Requirements
We want you to succeed, so you will need:
- BSEE or MSE with 5+ years relevant experience or 5+ years relevant practical ‘hands on’ experience in a technical supply chain oriented role
- Excellent technical writing skills, cross functionally happy.
- Background in electronics/mechatronics engineering and/or new product development support, experience as a manufacturing engineer or components engineer would also be relevant.
- Able to understand CAD and electronics schematics, layout and 3D files; with a hand