New Product Introduction, Sr. Manager

Title: New Product Introduction, Sr Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Job Term: Full Time

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing based in Santa Clara, we seek a dynamic and experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to join our team and drive the successful launch of our next-generation products.
As the NPI Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating cross-functional teams and processes to ensure the smooth transition of new products from development to volume production. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to meet aggressive time-to-market goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end NPI process, from initial planning and feasibility assessment to ramp-up and production release.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets to track progress and mitigate risks.

Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Work closely with the supply chain team to manage component sourcing, procurement, and inventory management to support production ramp-up.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish efficient production processes, including equipment selection, layout, and workflow optimization.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NPI processes, reduce cycle times, and increase productivity.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams.

Conduct regular reviews and provide status updates to senior management, highlighting key milestones, issues, and risks.

Implement robust quality control measures to ensure product reliability, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Lead cross-functional teams during product launch activities, including pilot builds, validation testing, and customer trials.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Proven track record of successful NPI management in a high-technology environment, preferably in the semiconductor, electronics, or hardware industry.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and drive results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across multiple disciplines and geographies.

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems, PLM software, and other NPI tools and methodologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Proven leadership ability, with a track record of motivating teams and driving alignment towards common goals.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Salary & Benefits:
The base salary range for this full time position is, $130,000 -$160,000 USD. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, and knowledge, level, and pay of other employees in similar positions.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans

Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

401K

Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)

On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

Join us at Picarro and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of technological innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of our groundbreaking products.

About Picarro:
We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at

[email protected]

for assistance.

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