Major Capital Equipment, Senior Manager – New Product Introduction MCE

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Under Global leadership, the Senior Manager will spearhead the implementation of New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives for Major Capital Equipment (MCE)., with cross-functional and regionally diverse scope.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of NPI oversees the entire product launch cycle, from initial concept through design, validation, pilot launch, and operations of new mechanical, electrical and critical power infrastructure. The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, manufacturability, and compliance with performance, quality, and time-to-market objectives for each new product with cross-functional and regionally diverse teams. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in technical program management of MCE design and demonstrates strong cross-functional leadership skills.  The candidate may support both regional and global category management functions.

Responsibilities

Product Development

• Accountable for new product insertion implementation and process

• Leads a cross functional team in the design and launch of Major Capital Equipment (MCE), focusing on performance, vendor quality, and manufacturing scalability

• Manages the entire NPI process, encompassing engineering development, Factory Witness Testing, and strategic insertion while validating the business case justification to ensure validity of NPI

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Engineering Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations to define product specifications and ensure optimal system-level performance

• Oversees testing of product performance and quality controls to meet product requirements

• Incorporates Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization strategies into early-stage product designs

• Leads cross-functional design reviews and facilitate stage-gate project approvals

• Develops and maintain comprehensive technical, engineering and procurement documentation. Including 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, technical submittals, SOO’s, FWT scripts, scope delineations, vendor costing forms, Quality and Testing reports

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for NPI processes, tools, and best practices in Major Capital Equipment development

• Drives cross-functional technical engagements with internal and external stakeholders

• Drive product innovation and value engineering

Technology Evaluation & Selection

• Skilled in comparing technical specifications, performance metrics, and lifecycle cost for major capital equipment

• Experience conducting technology benchmarking and assessing emerging solutions for efficiency, resilience, and scalability

Vendor & OEM Engagement

• Proven track record of technical due diligence during vendor selection processes

• Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality

• Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of design, product definition, new product insertion and root cause analyses

• Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix

• Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems

• Supports selection of new suppliers

• Experience managing factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) with OEM and contractor teams

Cost & Performance Analysis

• Ability to perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for critical power systems, factoring in CAPEX, OPEX, efficiency, and maintenance

• Skilled in identifying performance-to-cost trade-offs for large-scale deployments

• Proficiency in budget estimation, bid evaluation, and change order review for power infrastructure projects

Cost Savings

• Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities above and beyond expectations

• Owns cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings, commercial and other demonstrable business benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in new product development for mechanical, electrical, and critical power infrastructure

• Experience launching products in a global environment

• Proven track record of managing NPI programs through a Phase Gate process

• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across technical and business functions

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil/Construction Engineering or equivalent experience required

• Master's degree preferred

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 136,000 - 204,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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