New Product Introduction Manager

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. KLA’s Global Products Group (GPG) focuses on creating metrology and inspection products for wafer and IC manufacturing. The role supports the Surfscan group, which provides surface quality and defect inspection tools for wafer fabrication. Key Responsibilities Lead the release of new and updated product designs into manufacturing by implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within ENOVIA PDM and SAP ERP, ensuring accurate product structures, BOMs, and effectivity. Establish and maintain product configurations optimized for manufacturing execution, procurement, and service support. Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, optical, and software engineering teams to collect, review, and validate all required design data, procedures, and supporting documentation prior to release. Serve as a central coordination point to ensure cross‑functional alignment and readiness for product release, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams. Support Manufacturing during production ramp‑up by resolving release issues, clarifying design intent, and facilitating timely updates to documentation and systems. Manage release priorities, workflows, and schedules to meet program milestones and business commitments in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment. Communicate effectively across organizations, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills, relationship management, and multicultural awareness. Drive continuous improvement in release processes, documentation quality, and cross‑functional collaboration. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field) is required. Strong manufacturing engineering background with hands‑on understanding of manufacturing, assembly, test, and service challenges. Experience executing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and managing product data in PLM and ERP systems (ENOVIA and SAP experience strongly preferred). Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and globally distributed teams. Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional Information Travel requirement: less than 10%. Minimum Qualifications: BS degree plus 8 years, OR Master’s degree plus 5 years, OR Ph.D. degree plus 3 years of relevant experience and accomplishments. Base Pay Range: $167,400.00 – $284,600.00 Annually. Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA. Benefits and Compensation KLA’s total rewards package may include performance incentive programs, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits, paid time off, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Equal Opportunity Employer KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr KLA-Belgium