Key Skills

Job Description

As an NPI Project Manager – Mechatronics, you introduce new high-tech modules, lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor planning, quality, and budget, and ensure a successful market launch. In this role, you are responsible for introducing mechatronic, (electro)mechanical modules or even complete machines into our assembly factory for customers in the semiconductor, analytical, and medical equipment industries, both within the Brainport region and beyond. You work closely with the multidisciplinary design teams and your colleagues in the factory to achieve the best results in terms of quality, delivery times, and costs. In addition, you are part of the Project Management team, where you contribute to the ongoing improvement of our New Product Introduction (NPI) processes. What excites you as a Project Manager NPI? Vanuit onze assemblagefaciliteit in Eindhoven houd jij je graag bezig met: Gathering customer needs regarding forecasts, demand, priorities, issues, and complaints throughout the project. Preparing and maintaining reports for the NPI Manager or the Sioux Technologies Assembly Management Team (project board/dashboard), including timely signaling and escalation in case of disruptions or deviations. Aligning and agreeing with the NPI Manager on project budget, planning, and requirements regarding expected product margin and revenue. Executing NPI projects according to the Sioux Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve a complete ERP process that ensures products are delivered according to the agreed QLTC specifications (Quality, Logistics, Technology, Cost) – fully in line with the principles of World Class Manufacturing. Initiating or participating in the development and optimization of NPI Project Management processes, aiming to continuously improve the NPI process, especially at the interfaces between the D&E organization (Development & Engineering) and the Production organization. Contributing to the acquisition of new NPI projects in collaboration with the Sales or Account Manager. Providing project estimates and other relevant input to the Account Manager, which are needed for preparing quotes based on customer requests (RFQs). Sounds good so far? We'd love to tell you more… Your future workplace This is what you bring to the table You hold a Bachelor's or master’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in (NPI) project management within the high-tech industry. Knowledge of and/or experience with business processes and the associated challenges. Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, such as Prince2. Experience with MRP/ERP systems such as Navision, SAP, or Microsoft D365. Strong leadership and excellent skills in influencing, project management, conflict management, and team building, combined with a proactive hands-on mentality. Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written. This is what you can expect in return from Sioux Flexible working hours of 32- 40 hours per week in an inspiring environment. You will work with passionate colleagues in an innovative environment on a variety of technologies and projects. By combining our expertise in software, electronics, mechanics, mechatronics, mathematics and assembly, we make the impossible possible for our customers and get to work on challenging high-tech projects. You get a lot of freedom and responsibility; after all, you know exactly what you are doing. Personal coaching and a training budget of €3000 per year, so that you can continue to develop yourself. We also find it important to have fun together. We organize a lot for our employees, from family festivals and sparkling Christmas parties, to inspiring knowledge sessions for the high-tech community. You will be working at a prime location in the heart of the Brainport region. You will be working on the Sioux Campus and can use our Sioux Labs living room every day for lunch, sports, making music, and sharing your knowledge with colleagues in one of our Tech Labs. High Tech & High Fun We can tell you all about the typical Sioux-culture and the high-tech challenging projects. About how you can develop yourself, like nowhere else. But we’d rather have you hear it from our own employees. Go to testimonials > If you want to know more about our challenging projects, please click here. Important note: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the US Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require Sioux to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Core Responsibilities

Lead new product introduction projects for mechatronic and mechanical modules or complete machines, coordinating multidisciplinary design and factory teams to meet quality, delivery, technology, and cost targets. Manage customer requirements, project plans and budgets, reporting and escalations, contribute to NPI process improvement, and support project acquisition and quotation estimates.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics is required, along with at least five years of relevant high-tech NPI project management experience. Candidates should have knowledge of business processes, project management methods such as Prince2, and MRP/ERP systems, as well as strong leadership and communication skills and fluency in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Personal Coaching
• Annual Training Budget
• Employee Events
• Access to Campus Facilities