{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b586574d89746a9cac0b15fc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b586574d89746a9cac0b15fc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b586574d89746a9cac0b15fc","title":"NPI Material Program Manager","description":"IntroductionThe role leads end-to-end material readiness and supply chain execution for new hardware programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP). This position ensures the right materials are available for prototype builds, validation, and production ramp—on time, at the right cost, and at the required quality. The role drives supplier readiness, manages risk and change, and aligns cross-functional teams to enable successful product launches.Required Skills & Qualifications5 years of experience in NPI, supply chain, or program management in automotive or electronics hardware programs.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.Critical thinking skills.Prior work experience at client or in client's industry.Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.Preferred Skills & QualificationsPMP and/or APICS certification; additional coursework or training in supply chain, operations, or program management.Experience managing material readiness across hardware NPI phases (EV/DV/PV) through SOP, including build support and ramp.Strong working knowledge of BOM maturity, part release workflows, and engineering change control (ECO/ECR) in a product lifecycle environment.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end material readiness for hardware NPI programs from concept through SOP.Develop and maintain material readiness plans aligned to program gates (EV, DV, PV) and build schedules.Align design releases with material availability in close collaboration with hardware engineering, manufacturing, quality, and logistics.For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.","company":"Artech","rawCompany":"artech","city":"Mountain View","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-03T08:05:49.119Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"NPI Material Program Manager","description":"IntroductionThe role leads end-to-end material readiness and supply chain execution for new hardware programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP). 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