NPI/NPD Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced NPI/NPD Program Manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) programs for a next-generation semiconductor automation platform. The ideal candidate will drive product development from concept through design, validation, pilot builds, and manufacturing release while coordinating global cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Program Management experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) programs.
• Strong understanding of Phase-Gate/Product Development & Introduction (PDI) methodologies.
• Experience managing engineering development and manufacturing release programs.
• Expertise with BOM management, configuration control, change management, and release-to-manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and pilot build activities.
• Strong knowledge of Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV) testing.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, and Excel.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, and PLM systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI programs from concept, design, validation, pilot builds, and manufacturing release.
• Drive NPD initiatives, product enhancements, and customer-specific customizations.
• Manage global manufacturing readiness and transition from U.S. pilot production to high-volume manufacturing in Malaysia.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, dashboards, risk registers, and governance processes.
• Ensure BOM completeness, sourcing readiness, configuration management, and manufacturing scalability.
• Lead risk management, issue resolution, and change control processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, and Service organizations.
• Deliver executive-level status reporting on program health, risks, milestones, and financial performance.

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor Equipment
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Capital Equipment Manufacturing
• High-Tech Hardware Product Development