Maxonic Inc. · 1 week ago
NPI Engineering Project Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMaxonic Inc. is seeking an NPI Engineering Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional efforts for successful product launches. This role involves managing project schedules, resources, and risks while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with project goals and customer requirements.
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Hiring Manager
Surya Prakash
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and resource allocations
Track deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions to ensure timely execution
Lead build readiness reviews and coordinate execution of engineering and validation builds
Partner with design and validation teams during development phases, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements
Oversee engineering change orders (ECOs) and documentation to support product release
Support cost, manufacturability, and scalability considerations throughout NPI
Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and monitor progress against critical paths
Drive resolution of technical or schedule issues with urgency and accountability
Serve as the central point of contact for all project updates and escalations
Provide regular reports and reviews to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and customers
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to align on requirements, schedules, and deliverables
Coordinate with Quality teams to address issues during prototype and pilot builds
Support lessons-learned reviews and process improvements for future NPIs
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to lead NPI projects from concept through mass production in the hardware industry
Strong understanding of server hardware architecture, system-level validation, and the product lifecycle
Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, validation builds, and quality control systems
Skilled in program management methodologies, including risk management, scheduling, and resource planning
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing groups
Proficiency with project tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence)
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in a dynamic environment
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Minimum 3 years of program or project management experience in technology or hardware manufacturing
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to access and navigate various departments within company facilities
Ability to travel internationally
Ability to travel between buildings within a 10-mile radius occasionally
Preferred
Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages spoken, bilingual in Mandarin a plus
Company
Maxonic Inc.
Maxonic, Inc. is a certified minority-owned technology consulting and staffing firm founded in 2002.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase