New Product Introduction (NPI) Operations Manager
Specialization: Hardware Manufacturing and Product Launch
Job Description
Our partner is looking for an experienced NPI Operations Manager to coordinate the introduction of complex electronic hardware products from development through manufacturing and commercial launch.
The role focuses on NPI planning, manufacturing readiness, risk management and coordination across engineering, supply chain, production and commercial teams.
You will ensure alignment between departments, identify potential delays and provide leadership with clear visibility of launch readiness.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Working model: Hybrid
Employment: Full time
Responsibilities
Manage integrated NPI schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
Coordinate readiness across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality and commercial teams.
Facilitate EVT, DVT, PVT and production launch reviews.
Identify and escalate risks, delays and operational gaps.
Track manufacturing readiness, component availability, production ramp and logistics.
Coordinate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Maintain NPI dashboards, progress reports and risk registers.
Improve NPI processes, workflows and documentation.
Mandatory Requirements
10+ years in the technology industry, including 5+ years in NPI or operations program management.
Proven experience launching complex electronic hardware products into volume production.
Strong knowledge of EVT, DVT, PVT and manufacturing readiness processes.
Experience with electronics manufacturing, PCB/PCA assembly, system integration and supply chains.
Experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams.
Strong skills in project planning, risk management and dependency tracking.
Experience working with external manufacturers and suppliers.
Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet or equivalent.
Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Fluent English.
Important: Candidates must demonstrate direct experience coordinating hardware NPI programs through production and launch, rather than managing software projects alone.
Optional / Desired
Experience with servers, networking, HPC or data center hardware.
AI accelerator or semiconductor industry experience.
International manufacturing experience, particularly in Asia.
PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
MBA or business qualification.
Spanish language proficiency.
Knowledge of CE, EMC and product certification.
Experience improving NPI processes in growing companies.
What's in it for you?
Flexible working hours
Hybrid model, 4 days office, 1 day from home
1 week per year working from anywhere
25 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31
Monthly food allowance
Private medical insurance
Relocation bonus
Housing search support
Visa support, subject to approval
Family relocation support, subject to eligibility
Virtual shares, subject to plan terms
Language classes
Tax incentive
- Department
- Technology
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Engineering
About Hireroo
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