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, build schedule management, contract manufacturer (CM) management, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, material availability planning, capacity planning, risk mitigation, executive reporting, process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience with Arista Build Start Requirements (ABSR), managing concurrent programs, driving lessons learned and best practices
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Drive alignment with Hardware Engineering on NPI milestones and Time-to-Market commitments; Own and drive CM build schedules across multiple concurrent programs; Ensure full NPI build readiness including materials, capacity, staffing, and tooling; Monitor ABSR and proactively address readiness gaps; Drive CM execution of NPI and TQ builds and enforce recovery plans; Serve as single point of accountability for operational issues; Identify opportunities to pull in build schedules and facilitate capacity decisions; Lead cross-functional alignment across Hardware, NPI Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Test, Planning, Quality, and CM teams; Maintain executive visibility into build status and risks; Enforce CM accountability and drive corrective actions; Drive lessons learned and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
