NPI Operations Project Manager

Brooks Automation US LLC; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brooks Automation is seeking an NPI Operations Project Manager to lead the Operations workstream from prototype through production readiness, coordinating material, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. You will own integration plans and ensure scalable manufacturing for new products.

You will partner with Engineering and Quality to mature processes, manage risks, and drive readiness reviews, with a focus on timely transitions to production and a data-driven status update to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business or related technical discipline.
• PM experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or NPI environments.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype/pilot manufacturing, industrialization, product launches or production transfer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and operations processes.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations workstream for NPI projects from development through production readiness.
• Develop and manage integrated Operations plans covering material, manufacturing, quality, resources, tooling, test equipment, and readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Engineering, Logistics, and Facilities.
• Lead Operations readiness for prototype and pilot builds, including material availability, BOM maturity, shortages, documentation, tooling, equipment, training, and factory readiness.
• Drive pre-build readiness reviews, build execution, post-build reviews, and closure of issues and lessons learned.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to mature manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, capacity, and training.
• Drive material and supply chain readiness, including long-lead components, shortages, supplier constraints, and engineering-change impacts.
• Ensure prototype and Alpha learnings are incorporated into subsequent builds and production-readiness plans.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to drive PFMEA, control plans, process validation, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Define and track Operations phase-gate deliverables and readiness criteria.
• Identify and manage risks affecting build execution, material availability, manufacturing readiness, quality, capacity, and schedule.
• Drive cross-functional actions to closure and upscale critical issues with clear ownership and recovery plans.
• Provide concise, data-driven Operations status and readiness assessments to project and Operations leadership.
• Lead Operations readiness through Beta and support a structured transition to sustained production.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Manufacturing processes

Analytical skills

Communication

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

BOM/Configuration mgmt

PFMEA

Control Plans

ECO/ECN

Job description

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

NPI Operations Project Manager Job Description

The NPI Operations Project Manager leads the Operations workstream for New Product Introduction projects, ensuring new products successfully transition from engineering development through prototype and pilot builds into repeatable, production-ready manufacturing. The NPI Operations Project Manager engages early during Prototype and Alpha to identify manufacturing, supply chain, material, quality, and factory requirements and risks. As the product progresses toward Beta and production, the role assumes increasing leadership of operational execution, industrialization, and production readiness. The NPI Operations Project Manager works closely with Engineering Project / Program Management and cross-functional Operations teams to ensure products are not only technically ready, but also operationally executable, repeatable, and scalable.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the Operations workstream for assigned NPI projects from early development through Prototype, Alpha, Beta, pilot production, and production transition.
• Develop and manage integrated Operations project plans covering material, manufacturing, quality, resources, tooling, test equipment, factory, and production readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Production, Engineering, Logistics, and Facilities.
• Lead Operations readiness for prototype and pilot builds, including material availability, BOM maturity, shortages, documentation, tooling, equipment, training, and factory readiness.
• Drive pre-build readiness reviews, build execution, post-build reviews, and closure of issues and lessons learned.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to mature manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, capacity, and training.
• Drive material and supply chain readiness, including long-lead components, shortages, supplier constraints, and engineering-change impacts.
• Ensure Prototype and Alpha learning is incorporated into subsequent builds and production-readiness plans.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to drive appropriate PFMEA, control plans, process validation, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions.
• Define and track Operations phase-gate deliverables and readiness criteria.
• Identify and proactively manage risks affecting build execution, material availability, manufacturing readiness, quality, capacity, resources, and schedule.
• Drive cross-functional actions to closure and upscale critical issues with clear impact, ownership, mitigation, and recovery plans.
• Provide concise, data-driven Operations status and readiness assessments to project and Operations leadership.
• Lead Operations readiness through Beta and support a structured transition from NPI/pilot manufacturing to sustained production.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Project management experience within a manufacturing, engineering, Operations, or NPI environment.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype/pilot manufacturing, industrialization, product launch, or production transfer.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and Operations processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, and Quality.
• Experience managing complex schedules, dependencies, risks, and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive accountability across functions without direct reporting authority.
• Preferred - Experience in complex equipment, automation, robotics, semiconductor equipment, capital equipment, or other low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing environments.
• Experience with complex BOMs, long-lead materials, engineering changes, and prototype/pilot builds.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, BOM/configuration management, ECO/ECN processes, PFMEA, Control Plans, 5-Why/8D, and production planning.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.

Compensation Base Salary Range:

Compensation Base Salary Range: $118,265.18 USD to $160,005.83 USD Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.

Work Location & Flexibility

At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

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Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success.

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Company

Since our founding in 1978, Brooks Automation has been a leading automation provider and trusted partner to the global manufacturing industry. Our customers choose the Brooks Automation platform because we consistently deliver best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership, with a solution that is optimized for value within their application. We deliver value through our understanding of the application challenge, providing solutions at scale that create an automated advantage for our customers. We are committed to innovation by continuously developing new product offerings and partnering with our customers to integrate solutions for their manufacturing process tools. This benefits our customers with improved throughput and yield and a lower cost of ownership.