NPI Project Manager

Advantest

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field
  • 2-5 years of project management experience in tech or manufacturing
  • Familiarity with Agile and stage-gate product development lifecycles
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in project management tools like MS Project or Jira
  • PMP or CSM certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver NPI programs on time and within budget
  • Drive product development milestones from concept to mass production
  • Manage project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports
  • Collaborate with R&D and customers to define DFX requirements
  • Ensure supply chain and production readiness before launch
  • Support prototype builds and gather feedback for design iterations
  • Facilitate progress meetings and communicate updates to stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement in NPI processes and best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across multiple functions
  • Chance to influence product development and launch strategies
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Minimal travel requirement (approx. 10%)
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the successful launch of Semiconductor Test Equipment and Services. You will play a critical role in managing hardware and software project timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring that product launches meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, marketing) to deliver NPI programs on time and within budget.
  • Drive product development milestones from concept through pilot build and mass production.
  • Manage detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
  • Collaborate with R&D, customers and account teams to define DFX (Design for Excellence) requirements.
  • Ensure readiness of supply chain, production tooling, and test infrastructure before launch.
  • Support prototype builds and coordinate feedback into the design iteration cycle.
  • Facilitate regular meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in NPI processes and best practices.
  • Travel: Approx. 10% (Domestic + International)


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of project management experience in a technology or manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with product development lifecycles, including Agile and stage-gate processes.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, Jira).
  • PMP, CSM or similar certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience
  • Hands-on experience with hardware or consumer electronics products.
  • Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience working with overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers.

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