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Production Program Manager, NPI

Waltham, MA (WMA-01)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead production design readiness and continuous improvement for advanced defense technologies, ensuring successful transition to full-scale production.

Role type

Senior IC production program manager (NPI)

Builds

Advanced defense systems and hardware

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Complex Hardware

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

NPI program management, production scaling, supply chain capability planning, risk mitigation, budget control, resource allocation, project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma), ERP/MRP/MES/PLM systems

Preferred skills

Experience in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries

Technologies

Jira, MS Project, ERP, MRP, MES, PLM

Responsibilities

Lead production design readiness for NPI programs, drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost and efficiency, develop and execute production readiness plans, coordinate cross-functional teams for pre-production alignment, identify and mitigate project risks, monitor project budgets and resource allocation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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