What You’ll Do

The NPI Engineering Lab Manager is the focal-point for a cross-functional group of program managers, production operators, and technicians to remedy new product issues, including leading/organizing rapid deep-dive technical troubleshooting, analyzing collective results, and delegation of multiple parallel tasks for efficient issue resolution. The NPI Engineering Lab Manager is responsible for leading the hardening of products and processes in preparation of global manufacturing product launches.

• Serve as the primary interface between the networks of technical and professional teams that collaborate on identifying, isolating, triaging, and resolving launch constraints on new products in the new products introduction lab environment.
• Coordinate operational and technical resources in raw materials inventory management, server and rack system integration, and system validation test execution.
• Implement management systems for monitoring status of inventory levels, integration progress, and validation test progress in partnership with engineering and software development teams.
• Convert new products introduction program plans into daily actions for operators and technicians.  Assign priorities, assist with issue resolution, and report on status.
• Partner with new products introduction engineers and program managers to ensure materials, equipment, training, and infrastructure are in place to support integration & test activities.
• Assess, analyze, consolidate, and communicate risk & status clearly and succinctly to working level and executive audiences.
• Author project status, summary, and issue resolution tracking reports.
   

What You’ll Bring

The right person for this role is a leader and facilitator; is dynamic, driven, organized and detail oriented; excels in workforce management; communicates with ease at all levels; thrives in an ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent.
• 4+ years’ experience in technical program management in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years’ experience leading technical teams in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques to evaluate solutions and propose resolutions.
• Ability to set team directions for new standard development and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes, test processes, and product launch.
• Strong understanding of server hardware fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of production testing and firmware fundamentals.
• Experience with leading initiatives for continuous improvement / lean programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project)
   

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $$76,875 and $112,750 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.