New Product Transition Program Manager

About the role

The NPT Program Manager leads the transition of new semiconductor equipment from design through scalable manufacturing. This role integrates engineering, supply chain, quality and operations to ensure launch readiness, cost targets and schedule adherence. You will drive manufacturability and operational excellence across multiple product programs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional New Product Transition programs from concept release through pilot, qualification, ramp and production readiness.
• Build and manage integrated project schedules, critical paths, milestones, risks and launch deliverables.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, cost, quality, reliability and serviceability considerations early in the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities including tooling, fixtures, test equipment, capacity planning, work instructions, process validation and training.
• Facilitate engineering change implementation and ensure alignment across product structures, BOMs, routings, suppliers and factory operations.
• Lead cross‑functional risk reviews and mitigation plans related to quality, schedule, supply chain and operational readiness.
• Manage pilot builds, qualification builds, production trials and lessons‑learned activities.
• Develop executive‑level program communication, status reporting, escalation management and decision‑support materials.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, new product introduction/transition, operations engineering or program management.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional programs involving engineering, quality, operations, suppliers and supply‑chain organizations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering change control, product configuration management and production readiness activities.
• Demonstrated project‑management skills including schedule development, risk management, issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• APQP
• PFMEA
• DFMEA
• SPC
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• DOE
• SAP, ERP, PLM, MES
• PMP or Agile certification

What we offer

• Salary range $78,500 – $108,000 per year.
• Location in Kalispell, MT.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits program and eligibility for bonus and stock award plans.