Program Manager IV (NPI)

Photronics, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Career development and training

Job summary

Photronics, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI), to lead cross-functional programs transitioning new photomask products from development through qualification and ramp-up at our Boise, Idaho facility.

This on-site role partners with R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to establish requirements and ensure readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing process development, qualification, and tech transfer.
• Experience with production ramp-up and capability studies.
• Ability to translate requirements into objective plans with milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs from scope to production handoff.
• Develop integrated program plans for process development and equipment readiness.
• Manage dependencies and ensure accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Establish qualification plans and production acceptance criteria with leaders.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks; propose recovery actions.
• Facilitate program reviews and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Monitor costs and resources against plans; address gaps and trade-offs.
• Align customer qualification schedules with internal capabilities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Project scheduling

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Influence without authority

Manufacturing readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Physics

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineering Regular Full-Time Boise, ID, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1972

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive technology, and countless devices used every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized for cutting‑edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Position Summary

The Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI), leads cross‑functional programs that transition new photomask products, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities from development through qualification and production ramp‑up. This role partners with R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to establish requirements, coordinate deliverables, and ensure production readiness. The Program Manager owns program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks, driving accountability and alignment across technical and business stakeholders. This position requires a strong technical manufacturing background and the ability to lead through influence to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Location

Photonics Boise facility. This is an on‑site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI programs from initial scope and feasibility assessment through development, qualification, production ramp‑up, and handoff to manufacturing
• Translate customer, technology, and business requirements into defined program objectives, deliverables, milestones, and measurable success criteria
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans covering process development, equipment and material readiness, qualification, capability, and manufacturing readiness
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities, manage dependencies, and ensure clear ownership and accountability for program commitments
• Partner with engineering and quality leaders to establish qualification plans and production acceptance criteria, including yield, defect performance, process capability, cycle time, and customer specifications
• Identify and manage technical and operational risks, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts; elevate issues with recommendations and recovery plans
• Facilitate program reviews and readiness checkpoints, communicating progress, decisions, risks, and action items to stakeholders and leadership
• Monitor program costs and resource requirements against approved plans, partnering with functional leaders to address gaps and evaluate trade‑offs
• Align customer qualification schedules and launch commitments with internal development and manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure production handoffs include approved process documentation, operating procedures, training, control plans, and ownership for ongoing support
• Track performance during initial production ramp‑up and coordinate corrective actions until agreed acceptance criteria are achieved
• Strengthen NPI practices through standardized tools, reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, qualification, technology transfer, and production ramp‑up
• Knowledge of semiconductor, photomask, or comparable precision manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and competing priorities
• Ability to interpret technical information and manufacturing performance data to support decisions and identify emerging issues
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive accountability without direct reporting authority
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey technical risks, program status, and recommendations to varied audiences
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and methods for scheduling, risk management, action tracking, and reporting
• Familiarity with statistical process control, design of experiments, failure mode and effects analysis, and structured root‑cause analysis preferred
• Knowledge of photomask fabrication processes, such as lithography, etch, deposition, cleaning, inspection, or metrology preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical project management, or program management within semiconductor, photomask, or other complex precision manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional programs involving new product introduction, process qualification, technology transfer, or manufacturing scale‑up
• Experience coordinating programs from development through qualification and production handoff
• Experience supporting customer qualification activities or technology transfers across multiple manufacturing sites preferred
• PMP certification, formal project or program management training, or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Agency Notice

Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.