NPI TPM, Rack-Scale API Systems

MatX

$120K — $500K+*
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in technical program management, NPI management, or manufacturing operations.
  • Experience managing complex hardware builds through all stages, from EVT to production ramp.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing partners like CM, JDM, and ODM for build planning and execution.
  • Knowledge of BOMs, ECOs, and quality systems related to PCBA manufacturing and assembly.
  • Proven track record of tracking key manufacturing KPIs during development.

Responsibilities

  • Direct integrated NPI lifecycle from engineering builds to volume production.
  • Act as primary technical interface with manufacturing partners to ensure readiness.
  • Manage build schedules and lead governance for build-readiness.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workflows including PLM, BOM control, and logistics.
  • Oversee execution across complex rack-level systems and high-power modules.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on DFX requirements and factory optimization.
  • Define metrics to track quality and yield throughout the development cycle.

Benefits

  • Equity options tailored to employee needs with early exercise option.
  • Comprehensive company-subsidized health and wellness plans.
  • Generous time off policy including 4 weeks vacation and 3 weeks remote work.
  • Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for all types of parenthood.
  • $1,500 yearly for professional development opportunities.
  • Team-building activities and regular company events.
  • 401K options with a 5% company contribution.
  • Monthly perks allowance of $50 for personalized benefits.
  • Remote work support including home-tech reimbursement.
Full Job Description
About the Role

MatX is building next-generation AI infrastructure systems for high-performance datacenter workloads. We are looking for a Senior NPI TPM, Rack-Scale AI Systems to manage integrated execution for rack and board platforms, spanning engineering builds through the final production ramp.

In this capacity, you will serve as the primary interface for manufacturing execution with external CM/JDM partners. You will coordinate workstreams across material readiness, PLM/BOM/ECO control, factory test deployment, quality metrics, and high-volume ramp readiness for high-performance AI infrastructure.
What You'll Do Here
  • Direct the integrated NPI lifecycle for rack and board platforms, spanning engineering builds through the final volume production ramp.
  • Act as the primary technical interface for manufacturing execution with external CM/JDM partners to ensure factory readiness.
  • Manage master build schedules, configuration matrices, and unit allocation while leading formal build-readiness governance.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across PLM, BOM control, ECOs, material readiness, and shipment logistics.
  • Oversee integrated execution across PCBA, high-power modules, liquid-cooled trays, and complex rack-level systems.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to finalize DFX requirements, serviceability standards, and factory-flow optimization.
  • Partner with test teams to deploy diagnostics, power characterization, and data-capture infrastructure prior to build kick-off.
  • Define metrics and dashboards to track first-pass yield, quality gates, and corrective actions throughout the development cycle.
  • Engage with Supply Chain to mitigate risks associated with long-lead semiconductor components and material shortages.
  • Lead ECO tracking and revision effectiveness, serving as the central point for build-level change communication.
  • Prepare executive-level reporting that summarizes technical risks, material gaps, and high-volume ramp readiness.
  • Ensure critical learnings from validation phases are captured in playbooks to drive predictable production-readiness plans.
Who you are
  • 8+ years of technical program management, NPI program management, manufacturing operations, hardware operations, or engineering program management experience.
  • Experience driving complex hardware builds through EVT, DVT, PVT, production readiness, and ramp.
  • Experience working with CM, JDM, ODM, or rack-scale manufacturing partners on build planning, factory readiness, issue closure, and manufacturing execution.
  • Experience with BOMs, AVLs, ECOs, configuration management, DFM/DFA/DFT, PCBA manufacturing, final assembly, factory test, and quality systems.
  • Experience tracking manufacturing KPIs such as first-pass yield, defect pareto, rework rate, test pass rate, build cycle time, and quality escapes.
  • Ability to drive schedules, risk management, issue tracking, milestone governance, and executive-level communication.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and external partner teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize build risks, tradeoffs, decisions, and schedule impact.
  • Proficiency with program-management and engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, Google Workspace, or equivalent.
Bonus Points If You Have
  • Experience with AI infrastructure, GPU/accelerator systems, datacenter racks, networking systems, storage systems, or high-power server platforms.
  • Experience coordinating programs involving rack-scale integration, liquid-cooled systems, high-speed interconnects, factory diagnostics, or system-level validation.
  • Prior hands-on experience in hardware, manufacturing, test, quality, supply chain, or NPI operations is a plus.
Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
  • Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity
  • Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity
  • Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity
What We Offer
  • A Stake in our success A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise
  • Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don't)
  • Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
  • Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
  • Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
  • Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
  • Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don't!
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
  • Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
  • MatX E[x]tras $50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
  • Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement

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