NPI Build Manager

• Partner with Hardware Engineering and cross-functional teams to establish and execute Contract Manufacturer build schedules
• Own end-to-end execution and operational accountability for New Product Introduction builds from Prototype through successful market launch
• Manage TQ builds and EFT units
• Drive alignment on NPI milestones, build quantities, EFT requirements, priorities, and Time-to-Market commitments
• Manage priorities and capacity across multiple concurrent programs
• Ensure materials, capacity, staffing, tooling, equipment, manufacturing, test, engineering, debug, and rework resources are available
• Monitor Arista Build Start Requirements and proactively address readiness gaps
• Drive Contract Manufacturer execution of NPI and TQ builds, taking corrective action on schedule variance
• Serve as the escalation point for operational issues impacting NPI execution
• Drive cross-functional resolution of critical-path roadblocks
• Facilitate capacity and allocation decisions between NPI and production
• Lead alignment across Hardware Engineering, NPI Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Planning, Quality, POMs, NPI Engineering, and Contract Manufacturer teams
• Maintain executive visibility into build status, risks, recovery actions, and resolution paths
• Enforce Contract Manufacturer accountability for NPI execution and drive corrective actions
• Drive lessons learned, standard best practices, and process improvements
• Ensure mass production purchase order readiness at Pre-Pilot

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related relevant field
• 5–8 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, operations, program management, or contract manufacturing
• Experience managing NPI builds and working directly with Contract Manufacturers
• Strong understanding of NPI processes, build readiness, manufacturing operations, and schedule management
• Proven ability to drive execution, manage competing priorities, and deliver against aggressive Time-to-Market targets
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to hold internal and external teams accountable

• Employees can work remotely
• Work-life balance
• Inclusive work environment
• Compensation
• Diversity-focused workplace