Sr. Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Sitime Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The Senior Manager of NPI is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end product introduction lifecycle for multiple product families, from development handoff through volume production. This role owns NPI execution strategy, builds and leads a high‑performing NPI organization, and partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure predictable, scalable, and high‑quality product launches. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical depth, operational excellence, people leadership, and the ability to influence across functions and geographies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or operations engineering in semiconductor or complex hardware environments
5+ years of people management experience, including hiring and managing senior engineers and managers
Proven track record of successfully launching multiple products into volume production
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, yield learning, test, reliability, and qualification
Strong cross‑functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority

Nice To Haves

Experience managing NPI across multiple sites and external manufacturing partners
Prior ownership of NPI strategy for a product line or technology platform
Experience presenting to senior executives and driving alignment at the leadership level
Background in high‑reliability or precision products (e.g., semiconductors, MEMS, RF, or automotive/industrial devices)

Responsibilities

Own and drive the NPI strategy across multiple concurrent product families, ensuring on‑time, on‑cost, and high‑quality product launches
Lead full NPI lifecycle including development handoff, pilot builds, qualification, ramp, and high‑volume manufacturing
Establish and continuously improve NPI processes, readiness criteria, and phase‑gate reviews
Anticipate and mitigate risks related to yield, manufacturability, test coverage, supply chain, and quality
Act as the senior NPI interface to Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, Reliability, and Operations
Drive DFM/DFT/DFA alignment early in product development
Lead root‑cause analysis and resolution of complex technical and manufacturing issues
Ensure production readiness across internal and external manufacturing sites, including OSAT and foundry partners
Hire, develop, and manage a team of NPI engineers and managers
Set clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for the organization
Build scalable organizational structures to support growing product and business needs
Mentor senior engineers and managers; foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and execution excellence
Partner with Product Management and Program Management on product roadmap execution and long‑range planning
Own NPI cost targets, ramp plans, and manufacturing KPIs for assigned product lines
Provide executive‑level status reporting on NPI execution, risks, and mitigations
Support customer engagements as the senior NPI and manufacturing subject‑matter expert
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across yield, cycle time, cost, and scalability
Standardize best practices across product families and manufacturing partners
Introduce data‑driven decision‑making and operational dashboards