Position Summary: As a NPI Engineering Manager, you'll oversee the development of new products, Epi/Die proliferation and BoM Cost reduction initiatives. What You Will Do: Oversee the development of new LED products, Epi/Die level proliferation and BoM Cost reduction initiatives. Manage CAPEX and schedule when introducing new products and BoM cost reduction. Coordinate with stake holders on new product & alternative material introduction. Act as a point of contact with production, development, and supply chain for planning and execute NPI tasks as needed. In-charge of leading and managing the cross functional teams. Collaborate on supplier qualifications, and process failure with supply chain/ operations and quality. Collaborating with technical leads, process, quality, and procurement teams and external suppliers. Lead program readiness reviews to ensure overall factory readiness from a 4M standpoint, and drive closure on issues putting launch at risk. Work with internal and vendor cross-functional teams to drive readiness and execution of all pre-launch builds in pursuit of a successful launch. Responsible for successful mass production ramp-up. Excellent communicator, able to present in regular meetings with large multi-functional teams and executives. Able to drive continuous improvements with vendors to enhance their competency and robustness. Ad hoc tasks as per assignment, if needed. Education (Minimum Level) Bachelor's Field of Study Material Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, E&E Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, or all relevant science/engineering field which may suits this role. Years of Experience (Minimum) 10+ years Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer