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Senior Technical Program Manager, New Product Introduction

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Job Description - Senior Technical Program Manager, New Product Introduction

Key Responsibilities

  • Own program delivery for NPI initiatives including new vehicle platforms, subsystem upgrades, or introduction of new manufacturing technologies.

  • Drive the engineering-to-manufacturing handover process, ensuring BOM maturity, DFM/DFA compliance, and process stability.

  • Lead change management workflows (ECNs, PCNs) for all engineering updates impacting the manufacturing line.

  • Work closely with design, validation, sourcing, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure readiness of tooling, jigs, fixtures, and process documentation.

  • Define and track NPI project plans, phase gates, and launch readiness metrics (PPAP, pilot builds, production validation).

  • Partner with supply chain and vendor development teams to align sourcing timelines with build schedules.

  • Coordinate pilot builds and ramp-up plans, and ensure feedback loops from manufacturing and QA are fed back into product design.

  • Identify program risks (technical, supply, manufacturing) and drive cross-functional mitigation plans.

  • Report weekly progress, risks, and mitigation to executive stakeholders.



Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Industrial Engineering.

  • 8-10 years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing engineering, or NPI roles—preferably in automotive, EV, aerospace, or electronics sectors.

  • Deep understanding of product lifecycle, DFM/DFA principles, and manufacturing processes (assembly, machining, electronics, composites, etc.).

  • Experience with engineering change management systems (PLM/ERP) and documentation standards (BOM, routing, work instructions).

  • Proven track record of delivering new products into production within cost, time, and quality constraints.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to dive into technical details and also manage at a program level.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APQP is a plus.


Preferred Attributes

  • Prior experience launching vehicle platforms or complex electro mechanical systems.

  • Exposure to digital manufacturing tools, MES systems, or Industry 4.0 implementations.

  • Ability to manage fast-paced product changes in a startup-like or high-growth environment.



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