Build Project Manager

• Assist Build Program Manager with engineering build activities during new product development
• Primary focus is ensuring that the correct material in the correct quantity at the correct rev is available on time to support all program builds.
• Secondary focus is managing and allocating prototypes units based on Build Allocation Plan.
• Work with design and component engineers to ensure the quality and completeness of BOMs before and during the build process, keeping pace with rapid cycles of learning in the design
• Order and track/manage all material from PO through receipt
• Work closely with suppliers when order adjustments are needed - Coordinate ordering of off-the-shelf components with PCB Assembly partners
• Work closely with electrical engineers, industrial designers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, design verification engineers, component engineers, and program managers to meet program goals
• Support deviations to the build and the adjustments required to the BOMs to support realignment of the build schedules
• Provide immediate feedback should material arrival schedules impact build dates
• Find solutions to material availability issues so that builds occur on schedule
• Provide program status updates for materials and prototype arrival
• Domestic and international travel may be required in accordance with MSFT corporate travel policy.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with HW Build, Prototyping, Manufacturing, Electro-Mechanical, Electrical product.
• Proven record on procurement and management of materials with overseas factories.
• Ability to place and manage POs/Budgets without supervision.
• Knowledge of Consumer electronics Product Development cycles and BOM management.
• Ability to provide leadership in dynamic ambiguous environment to move team forward in clear unified way.
• - Ability to speak and read Mandarin is a plus.