NPI Build Manager
Core
Own end-to-end execution and operational accountability for New Product Introduction (NPI) builds at assigned Contract Manufacturing (CM) sites, driving programs from Prototype through successful market launch.
Role type
Senior IC NPI Build Manager
Builds
NPI builds, TQ (Transfer Qualification) builds, EFT (Early Field Trial) units, and mass production PO readiness
Domain
Networking hardware manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing
Required skills
NPI process management, contract manufacturer (CM) management, build schedule execution, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, material availability planning, capacity management, risk mitigation, executive reporting, process improvement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive alignment with Hardware Engineering on NPI milestones, build quantities, EFT requirements, priorities, and Time-to-Market commitments; Own and drive CM build schedules across multiple concurrent programs; Ensure NPI build readiness by verifying materials, capacity, staffing, tooling, equipment, and resources; Monitor Arista Build Start Requirements (ABSR) and address readiness gaps; Drive CM execution of NPI and TQ builds and enforce recovery plans for at-risk builds; Serve as the single point of accountability for operational issues impacting NPI execution; Identify opportunities to pull in build schedules and facilitate capacity decisions; Lead cross-functional alignment across Hardware Engineering, NPI Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Planning, Quality, POMs, NPI Engineering, and CM teams; Maintain executive visibility into build status, risks, and resolution paths; Enforce CM accountability for NPI execution and drive corrective actions; Drive lessons learned and process improvements to improve build readiness and schedule predictability; Ensure mass production PO readiness at Pre-Pilot (PPLT).
