Technical Program Manager (NPI)
Core
Coordinate factory readiness and manufacturing execution for new hardware products from early development through mass production ramp.
Role type
Technical Program Manager (New Product Introduction)
Builds
Consumer hardware devices (wearables/fitness trackers)
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Hardware Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing execution, contract manufacturer coordination, schedule planning, risk management, cross-functional issue resolution, hardware manufacturing processes (SMT, assembly, test, pack-out), manufacturing metrics (yield, throughput), project management tools
Preferred skills
AI tools adoption, international travel
Technologies
Project management and collaboration tools
Responsibilities
Drive manufacturing execution for assigned hardware NPI workstreams across prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production ramp; Coordinate contract manufacturer readiness for engineering and production builds; Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, build plans, risk trackers, and issue lists; Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Quality to support process development and validation; Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution during NPI builds; Support build readiness reviews and monitor manufacturing performance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
