NPI Program Manager - IB4

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII • , TX

18h

About The Position

The NPI Program Manager leads the end-to-end introduction of new products from concept through production ramp and sustaining operations. The role coordinates Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to ensure products launch on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance objectives.

The manager leads NPI projects from design through mass production, develops and maintains schedules and milestones, aligns cross-functional priorities, manages risks and dependencies, and provides regular program reviews and executive updates. The role drives manufacturing readiness, coordinates pilot and engineering builds and production ramp activities, monitors manufacturing performance, ensures materials and supplier readiness, and leads launch-related quality and risk management. The position also communicates program status to leadership, escalates issues, and documents actions and decisions through closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Operations, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Program management skills, including schedule management, risk management, escalation management, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product lifecycle management (PLM), engineering change management (ECO/ECN), and production ramp execution.
• Business skills in cost management, forecasting, capacity planning, and supplier management.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel/Power BI, JIRA, Smartsheet, SAP/ERP systems, and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from the 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.
• Coordinate with Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Test Engineering, Logistics, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Ensure readiness across all functions before product launch.
• Drive factory readiness, including process and equipment qualification, production line readiness, capacity planning, and tooling readiness.
• Coordinate pilot builds, engineering builds, EVT/DVT/PVT builds, and production ramp activities.
• Monitor manufacturing yield, throughput, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure material availability for prototype and production builds.
• Coordinate bill of materials readiness and supplier qualifications.
• Manage component shortages, allocation risks, and logistics challenges.
• Work with suppliers and procurement teams to support launch schedules.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Monitor quality metrics and corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis and closure of launch-related issues.
• Support failure analysis, reliability testing, and qualification activities.
• Prepare and present program status to leadership and escalate issues requiring executive support.
• Maintain clear communication among internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure actions and decisions are documented and tracked to closure.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level