New Product Introduction Manager

Akkodis is seeking a New Product Introduction Manager (NPI) for a Contract job with a client in Mountain View CA 94043 (Onsite) roles. We are ideally looking for candidates having 5+ years of experience in NPI, supply chain, or program management in automotive or electronics hardware programs. Pay Range: $40-$50/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Qualifications (Skills & Experiences?& Education)Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job:5+ years of experience in NPI, supply chain, or program management in automotive or electronics hardware programs.Education RequiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Skills:General skills needed to perform the jobAttention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all workCritical thinking skillsThoughtful problem solvingStrong communication - verbal and writtenTime managementRequiredExperience managing material readiness across hardware NPI phases (EV/DV/PV) through SOP, including build support and rampStrong working knowledge of BOM maturity, part release workflows, and engineering change control (ECO/ECR) in a product lifecycle environmentHands-on experience driving supplier readiness (capacity planning, tooling status, lead-time confirmation) and resolving material shortagesProven ability to identify and mitigate supply risks (long-lead items, single-source dependencies, semiconductor constraints)Working knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and supply planning tools (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter) and creation of dashboards/trackers for material visibility.DesiredFamiliarity with semiconductor supply chains and allocation/constraint managementExperience partnering with contract manufacturers / build partners for prototype and production builds. Role Summary: The NPI Material Program Manager leads end-to-end material readiness and supply chain execution for new hardware programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP). Sitting at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, this role 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. If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 610-200-0828 [email protected] Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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