Project Manager - New Product Introduction
About The Position
We are seeking an organized, proactive, and execution‑focused Project Manager - NPI to lead new product introduction efforts from concept through full‑scale production. This role is responsible for driving cross‑functional project delivery, ensuring manufacturing readiness, coordinating engineering activities, and overseeing the successful launch of oscillator‑based products. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing technical projects, preferably within electronic components, precision timing products, or related manufacturing environments. This role emphasizes project ownership, communication, schedule control, and manufacturing transition—not hands‑on design engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical projects in electronics, manufacturing, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and NPI methodologies.
- Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and delivering projects on schedule.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain coordination, and quality systems.
- Working knowledge of engineering documentation such as BOMs, drawings, ECOs, and build files.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, PLM/ERP systems).
- U.S. citizenship (some projects may require clearance).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, telecom, or other high‑reliability industries.
- Exposure to oscillator, RF, or precision timing product environments (not required).
- Understanding of environmental/qualification testing processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end NPI project execution, including planning, scheduling, cross‑functional coordination, and risk management.
- Own project timelines, deliverables, milestone tracking, and communication across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Facilitate product transition from development to pilot builds and volume production.
- Coordinate prototype builds, first article reviews, verification/validation activities, and readiness gates.
- Ensure DFM/DFA considerations are integrated by engineering teams to support scalable, cost‑effective manufacturing.
- Drive project issue resolution, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to assess capability, lead times, and manufacturability.
- Oversee documentation requirements including BOMs, build instructions, ECOs, and release packages.
- Manage meeting structures such as daily/weekly standups, stage‑gate reviews, and executive status updates.
- Continuously improve NPI processes, workflows, and cross‑functional communication.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to play a key role in scaling and optimizing manufacturing operations
- Exposure to advanced, high-reliability products in aerospace, defense, and high-tech markets
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
