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At Galvion, we are passionately committed to providing leading‑edge solutions and Delete IT enhancement of modern war fighters and tactical operator’s agility and survivability. We design, develop, and deliver best‑in‑class head systems, as well as innovative power and data management solutions for military and tactical operators worldwide. We engineer advanced concepts and integrated systems that will be critical to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond.

The Contract Manufacturing and NPI.controllers Manager oversees all activities related to outsourced manufacturing operations and introduction of new product (NPI). This role manages relationships with third‑party manufacturers (CM), ensuring that products are produced on time, meet quality standards, comply with regulations, and align with cost and service expectations. The manager acts as the primary liaison between the company and external manufacturing partners.

This position also coordinates NPI activities across Galvion’s internal production teams and new or existing suppliersენდ ensuring the successful transfer of documentation, FAI production and approval, supply chain readiness, and production ramp‑up.

• Identify, qualify, and onboard contract manufacturing (CM).
• Maintain strong working relationships with existing manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, service levels, and capacity agreements.
• Conduct regular business reviews to assess performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Coordinate production schedules with CM to meet demand forecasts.
• Monitor manufacturing activities, batch status, timelines, and delivery plans.
• Ensure alignment between internal supply chain, procurement, quality, and CM.
• Lead coordination of NPI efforts between Engineering, internal manufacturing, and contract manufacturers.

• Ensure CM complies with regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP, ISO, industry‑specific standards).
• Support audits, inspections, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Review manufacturing documentation, batch records, specifications, and FAI approval.

• Track and optimize manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead charges.
• Analyze variances and implement cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Work with finance teams to manage budgets and cost forecasts.

• Support documentation transfer of new products to CM.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and coordinate root‑cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement in process performance, yields, and product quality.

• Identify operational risks related to outsourced production (capacity shortages, Adsense issues, supply constraints).
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply течение, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field or 10‑15 years relevant work experience.

• 5–10 years in manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or vendor management (industry‑specific experience desirable).
• Proven experience working with CMs or external suppliers.
• Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, data, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication across cross‑functional teams.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities under pressure.

• On‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery performance.
• Manufacturing cost efficiency and budget adherence.
• Quality performance (deviations, batch failures, audit outcomes).
• Supplier performance targets (lead times, capacity utilization).
• Successful execution of new product launches with CMOs.

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Some travel may be required between Galvion and supplier facilities.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEಕ್ರ) despesas; description statements comprising legal EEO compliance. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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