About the role
NPI Program Manager - IB4 Locations: Houston (IB4) Business Units: CESBG Job Classification: Exempt Summary The NPI Program Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end introduction of new products from concept through production ramp and sustaining operations. The role serves as the central coordinator between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to ensure products launch on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities Program Planning & Execution * Lead NPI projects from design phase through mass production. * Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables. * Drive cross-functional alignment on project priorities and timelines. * Track critical path activities and manage risks, issues, and dependencies. * Facilitate regular program reviews and executive status updates.
Cross-Functional Coordination * Serve as the primary interface between: * Product Design Engineering * Manufacturing Engineering * Operations * Supply Chain * Quality * Procurement * Test Engineering * Logistics * Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers * Ensure readiness across all functions before product launch.
Manufacturing Readiness * Drive factory readiness activities including: * Process qualification * Equipment qualification * Production line readiness * Capacity planning * Tooling readiness * Coordinate pilot builds, engineering builds, EVT/DVT/PVT builds, and production ramp activities. * Monitor manufacturing yield, throughput, and productivity metrics.
Supply Chain Management * Ensure material availability for prototype and production builds. * Coordinate BOM readiness and supplier qualifications. * Manage component shortages, allocation risks, and logistics challenges. * Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to support launch schedules.
Quality & Risk Management * Lead risk identification and mitigation planning. * Monitor quality metrics and corrective actions. * Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and closure of launch-related issues. * Support Failure Analysis (FA), reliability testing, and qualification activities.
Stakeholder Communication * Prepare and present program status to leadership. * Escalate issues requiring executive support. * Maintain clear communication among internal teams and external partners. * Ensure actions and decisions are documented and tracked to closure.
Basic Qualifications Program Management * Schedule management * Risk management * Escalation management * Resource planning
Technical & Operations * Manufacturing processes * Product lifecycle management (PLM) * Engineering change management (ECO/ECN) * Production ramp execution
Business * Cost management * Forecasting * Capacity planning * Supplier management
Tools * Microsoft Project * Excel/Power BI * JIRA * Smartsheet * SAP/ERP systems
* PLM systems
Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in: * Engineering * Operations Management * Supply Chain * Business Administration * Related technical field
Experience * 5+ years of experience in: * Program Management * Manufacturing Operations * Product Development * Supply Chain Management * New Product Introduction (NPI)
Why Join Us * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. * Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer. * Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available. * 401K with employer contribution. * Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.