NPI Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Mass Production Readiness: Lead the end-to-end NPI process, ensuring smooth handover from TPMs to global manufacturing partners and aligning validation SOPs for production. - Global Partner Management: Act as the primary liaison with external hardware partners to manage build schedules, track material readiness, and ensure timely delivery of pilot and mass production units. - Operational Ownership: Accountable for the entire operational flow including PO management, inbound tracking, and inventory control to ensure stable product supply. - Cross-functional Coordination: Facilitate NPI meetings with Product, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the production ramp-up phase. - Process Optimization: Drive internal process improvements to remove gaps across multiple functions, ensuring scalable and repeatable manufacturing workflows. - Technical Documentation: Support the development of clear guidelines for product integration, manufacturing tests, and quality standards in collaboration with technical teams. ## Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience). - Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. - Fluency in English for regular meetings and documentation with global partners. - Proactive and detail-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and hardware concepts. - Basic understanding of computer systems, or a strong motivation to learn about AI hardware manufacturing processes. ##