NPI Program Manager - IB4

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston seeks an experienced NPI Program Manager to lead end-to-end product introductions from concept through production ramp. You will coordinate Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to ensure launches on time and within budget.

The role requires strong program management, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of delivering complex launches while maintaining quality metrics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in program management, manufacturing operations, product development, supply chain, or NPI.
• Experience leading cross-functional NPI programs from design to production ramp.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and PLM.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from design phase through mass production.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on project priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate readiness across all functions before product launch.
• Monitor manufacturing yield, throughput, and productivity metrics.

Skills

Schedule management

Risk management

Escalation management

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Supply Chain/Business Administration or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel/Power BI

JIRA

Smartsheet

SAP/ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

NPI Program Manager - IB4

Locations: Houston (IB4)

Business Units: CESBG

Job Classification: Exempt

Summary

The NPI Program Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end introduction of new products from concept through production ramp and sustaining operations. The role serves as the central coordinator between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to ensure products launch on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Lead NPI projects from design phase through mass production.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on project priorities and timelines.
• Track critical path activities and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate regular program reviews and executive status updates.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the primary interface between:
  • Product Design Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Quality
  • Procurement
  • Test Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and suppliers
• Ensure readiness across all functions before product launch.

Manufacturing Readiness

• Drive factory readiness activities including:
  • Process qualification
  • Equipment qualification
  • Production line readiness
  • Capacity planning
  • Tooling readiness
• Coordinate pilot builds, engineering builds, EVT/DVT/PVT builds, and production ramp activities.
• Monitor manufacturing yield, throughput, and productivity metrics.

Supply Chain Management

• Ensure material availability for prototype and production builds.
• Coordinate BOM readiness and supplier qualifications.
• Manage component shortages, allocation risks, and logistics challenges.
• Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to support launch schedules.

Quality & Risk Management

• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Monitor quality metrics and corrective actions.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and closure of launch-related issues.
• Support Failure Analysis (FA), reliability testing, and qualification activities.

Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and present program status to leadership.
• Escalate issues requiring executive support.
• Maintain clear communication among internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure actions and decisions are documented and tracked to closure.

Basic Qualifications

Program Management

• Schedule management
• Risk management
• Escalation management
• Resource planning

Technical & Operations

• Manufacturing processes
• Product lifecycle management (PLM)
• Engineering change management (ECO/ECN)
• Production ramp execution

Business

• Cost management
• Forecasting
• Capacity planning
• Supplier management

Tools

• Microsoft Project
• Excel/Power BI
• JIRA
• Smartsheet
• SAP/ERP systems

• PLM systems

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Business Administration
  • Related technical field

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in:
  • Program Management
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Product Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.