Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and NPI

at  Data Direct Networks

Overview:
DataDirect Networks (DDN.com) is a world leader in massively scalable storage. We are the leading provider of data storage and processing solutions and professional services that enable content-rich and high-growth IT environments to achieve the highest levels of systems scalability, efficiency and simplicity. DDN enables enterprises to extract value and deliver results from their information. Our customers include the world’s leading online content and social networking providers, high performance cloud and grid computing, life sciences, media production organizations and security & intelligence organizations.
Job Description:
The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and NPI will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing engineering function and driving the successful introduction of new products into production as well as management oversight to the document control team. This position reports to the VP of Operations and can be remote or onsite in Chatsworth, CA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and NPI roles within the technology industry, with a strong track record of success in leading cross-functional teams and driving project execution.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, NPI methodologies, regulatory compliance, documentation management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials are highly desirable.
  DDN Core Characteristics:
  DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:
  Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.
  Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.
  Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.
  Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.
  DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law