NPI Program Lead, Hardware - End-to-End TPM

Fluidstack

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 208,000 - 263,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Job summary

Fluidstack is hiring for the Product Engineering NPI Team in Los Angeles. You will build the NPI process from scratch, lead and develop the TPM team, ensure portfolio-level visibility, set transfer-to-manufacturing standards, and enforce RACI between TPMs and engineering leads.

This is a high-impact hardware program management role at the frontier of AI compute infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in NPI or program management at a hardware OEM/ODM, with 3+ years leading TPM or NPI

Qualifications

10+ years in NPI or program management at a hardware OEM or ODM.
3+ years leading TPM or NPI teams.
Experience building stage-gate processes and ECO discipline.

Responsibilities

Build the NPI process from scratch: gate definitions, readiness criteria, and ECO discipline across products from racks to MV switchgear.
Lead and develop the NPI TPM team, allocating resources and balancing coverage.
Own portfolio-level program visibility with rigorous status and risk reporting for leadership.
Set transfer-to-manufacturing standards with manufacturing engineering and define exit criteria for production ownership.
Hold the RACI between TPMs and engineering leads so ownership is clear.