NPI Build Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering and cross-functional teams to set and implement build schedules for Contract Manufacturers.

• Take full responsibility for the execution and operational oversight of New Product Introduction builds from the Prototype phase to successful market launch.

• Oversee TQ builds and EFT units.

• Ensure alignment on NPI milestones, build quantities, EFT requirements, priorities, and commitments to Time-to-Market.

• Manage priorities and capacity across multiple simultaneous programs.

• Guarantee the availability of materials, capacity, staffing, tooling, equipment, manufacturing, testing, engineering, debugging, and rework resources.

• Keep an eye on Arista Build Start Requirements and proactively address any readiness gaps.

• Guide Contract Manufacturer execution of NPI and TQ builds, taking corrective action in response to schedule variances.

• Act as the escalation point for operational issues affecting NPI execution.

• Facilitate the cross-functional resolution of critical-path roadblocks.

• Lead decisions regarding capacity and allocation between NPI and production.

• Foster alignment among Hardware Engineering, NPI Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Planning, Quality, POMs, NPI Engineering, and Contract Manufacturer teams.

• Maintain executive visibility regarding build status, risks, recovery actions, and resolution strategies.

• Ensure accountability from Contract Manufacturers for NPI execution and drive corrective measures.

• Promote lessons learned, standard best practices, and ongoing process improvements.

• Confirm readiness of mass production purchase orders at the Pre-Pilot stage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, operations, program management, or contract manufacturing.

• Proven experience managing NPI builds and direct interaction with Contract Manufacturers.

• Strong comprehension of NPI processes, build readiness, manufacturing operations, and schedule management.

• Demonstrated ability to drive execution, manage competing priorities, and meet aggressive Time-to-Market targets.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Capacity to hold both internal and external teams accountable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees can work remotely.

• Work-life balance.

• Inclusive work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Diversity-focused workplace.