Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualifications

PROENERGY

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in program management, NPI, supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in manufacturing.
  • Strong skills in scheduling, risk management, communication, and organization.
  • Familiarity with processes such as APQP, PPAP, FAI, and tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Power BI is preferred.
  • Experience in gas turbine, aerospace, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors is a plus.
  • Fluency in English with strong communication skills required.
  • Candidates must pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of NPI, second-source, and supplier qualification projects.
  • Develop integrated schedules and dependencies for ongoing projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities and conduct regular program reviews.
  • Ensure completion of required stage-gate deliverables before project advancement.
  • Track progress on supplier readiness, tooling, samples, and production approvals.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans while escalating issues as necessary.
  • Maintain project trackers and executive dashboards for visibility.
  • Coordinate costs related to qualification and supplier payments.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options including remote opportunities.
  • Work on cutting-edge projects in the gas turbine and aerospace industries.
  • Engagement with leadership through regular program visibility.
  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and diverse projects.
Full Job Description
Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualifications

Position Summary

The Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualificationsis responsible for coordinating and driving New Product Introduction and supplier qualification programs from initiation through production approval.

This role manages schedules, milestones, risks, and cross-functional actions across Engineering, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Planning, Finance, and external suppliers. The Program Manager provides clear visibility to leadership and ensures projects follow the established qualification process.

Reports To: VP Sourcing

Work Location: 300 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101, Greenville SC, 29615 ; 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Remote United States

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage the portfolio of active NPI, second-source, and supplier qualification projects.
  • Develop and maintain integrated schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities and lead regular program reviews.
  • Ensure required stage-gate deliverables are completed before projects advance.
  • Track supplier readiness, tooling, samples, FAI, PPAP, testing, and production approval.
  • Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Maintain the master NPI and qualification tracker and executive dashboard.
  • Coordinate qualification costs, tooling commitments, and supplier milestone payments.
  • Support continuous improvement and digital integration of the NPI process, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in program management, NPI, supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs in a complex manufacturing environment.
  • Strong scheduling, risk-management, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or Dynamics 365 preferred.
  • Gas turbine, aerospace, power generation, or heavy industrial experience preferred.
  • Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
  • Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen.


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