NPI Engineering Project Manager

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville in Fremont, CA is seeking an NPI Engineering Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional efforts for new product introductions. This fully onsite role requires managing schedules, resources, risks, and ensuring on-time launches with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers.

The position is part of the Engineering Services team and includes developing detailed project plans, tracking deliverables, leading readiness reviews, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of program or project management experience in technology or hardware manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead NPI projects from concept to mass production.
• Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and system-level validation.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing groups.
• Certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
• Track deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions to ensure timely execution.
• Lead build readiness reviews and coordinate execution of engineering and validation builds.
• Partner with design and validation teams during development phases, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements.
• Oversee engineering change orders (ECOs) and documentation to support product release.
• Support cost, manufacturability, and scalability considerations throughout NPI.

Skills

NPI project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Scheduling

Resource planning

Hardware systems

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Location 44108 Pacific Common Blvd,,Fremont, CA, 94538,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

JOB TITLE : NPI Engineering Project Manager FLSA: Exempt position
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)
SALARY: $110,000 - $130,000

Job Summary:

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering Project Manager coordinates cross-functional efforts to execute NPI projects and ensure successful product launches. This position works closely with headquarters Program Management, Global Alignment Team (GAT) PMs, local engineering teams, Manufacturing Program Managers (MPMs), and customers to manage project schedules, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and deliver on time.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Project Management

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.

Track deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions to ensure timely execution .

Lead build readiness reviews and coordinate execution of engineering and validation builds.

Product Development Support

Partner with design and validation teams during development phases, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements.

Oversee engineering change orders (ECOs) and documentation to support product release.

Support cost, manufacturability, and scalability considerations throughout NPI

Risk and Issue Management

Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and monitor progress against critical paths.

Drive resolution of technical or schedule issues with urgency and accountability.

Cross-Functional Communication

Serve as the central point of contact for all project updates and escalations.

Provide regular reports and reviews to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and customers.

Collaborate with suppliers and customers to align on requirements, schedules, and deliverables.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

Coordinate with Quality teams to address issues during prototype and pilot builds.

Support lessons-learned reviews and process improvements for future NPIs.

Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)

Proven ability to lead NPI projects from concept through mass production in the hardware industry.

Strong understanding of server hardware architecture, system-level validation, and the product lifecycle.

Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, validation builds, and quality control systems.

Skilled in program management methodologies, including risk management, scheduling, and resource planning.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing groups.

Proficiency with project tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence).

Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages spoken, bilingual in Mandarin a plus.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Minimum 3 years of program or project management experience in technology or hardware manufacturing. .

Physical Requirements: (Example of requirement)

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to access and navigate various departments within company facilities.

Ability to travel internationally.

Ability to travel between buildings within a 10-mile radius occasionally.

This is a FULLY ONSITE position; must be able to report onsite daily.