Product Engineering NPI Team Lead
Core
Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for hardware products ranging from compute racks to medium-voltage switchgear, ensuring smooth transfer to manufacturing.
Role type
Senior NPI Team Lead / Program Manager
Builds
Hardware products (compute racks, MV switchgear) and repeatable production processes
Domain
AI Infrastructure Hardware / Data Center Equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI process design, stage-gate management, TPM team leadership, cross-functional program management, change discipline (ECOs), manufacturing transfer coordination, risk management, portfolio-level visibility
Preferred skills
portfolio management tooling, experience with compute and power equipment, building teams from zero, new plant manufacturing transfer
Technologies
NPI stage-gate frameworks, ECO management systems, portfolio tracking tools
Responsibilities
Build NPI processes from scratch including gate definitions and readiness criteria; Lead and develop the NPI TPM team; Own portfolio-level program visibility and risk reporting; Set transfer-to-manufacturing standards with engineering; Hold RACI between TPMs and technical leads
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
