Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced NPI Supply Chain Program Manager with a strong background in Product Engineering (PE) and Supply Chain Operations to drive component qualification and new product introduction initiatives across multiple business units. This individual will be responsible for managing a high volume of component qualification activities, tracking supply chain readiness, mitigating material risks, and accelerating the deployment of qualified parts into production. The ideal candidate combines technical engineering expertise with strong program management skills and has experience navigating complex supply chain environments involving electronic components such as PCBs, memory, and other critical commodities. Key Responsibilities • Lead component qualification programs supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. • Develop and maintain systems, processes, and dashboards to track component qualification status across thousands of active parts and projects. • Manage multiple critical commodity programs simultaneously, including PCB, memory, and other electronic components. • Partner with Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Business Unit stakeholders to assess and approve alternate part qualifications. • Evaluate material shortages and support qualification of substitute components while ensuring form, fit, and functional requirements are maintained. • Drive prioritization efforts and accelerate component approvals to meet product development and manufacturing timelines. • Monitor qualification pipelines, risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, proactively escalating issues and driving resolution. • Coordinate cross-functional meetings, executive updates, and status reviews. • Develop presentations, metrics, and executive-facing communications to provide visibility into program health and qualification progress. • Support both immediate operational challenges ("firefighting") and long-term process improvements to create scalable qualification management systems. • Drive alignment across multiple business units to ensure consistent execution and prioritization of qualification activities.

Expected Hourly Rate is based on Skills and Years of Experience and is ranging from $53-$57/hr

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Supply Chain, Product Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations. • Past presentation experience and deck creation • Strong Product Engineering (PE) or Manufacturing Engineering (ME) or Electrical Engineering (EE). • Experience managing component qualification programs and engineering changes. • Understanding of supply chain planning, component lifecycle management, and material risk mitigation. Experience working with electronic commodities such as PCBAs, PCBs, memory, semiconductors, or related technologies. • Experience building tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for qualification management. • Background in high-tech hardware, electronics, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments. • Experience supporting alternate component qualification and supply continuity initiatives. • Familiarity with NPI, ECO/ECR processes, BOM management, and product lifecycle management systems. Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and program reporting.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.