Production Program Manager, NPI

Highlights

• Lead new product introductions for advanced defense technologies.
• Drive production readiness from development to full-scale production.
• Build AI-powered autonomy, vision, and sensor fusion for military.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants

Ideal candidate

An operations leader with 8+ years in hardware manufacturing who thrives driving new products to full-rate production under tight timelines and aligning cross-functional teams around readiness and scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware industries
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products into full-rate production with condensed timelines
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project)
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MES, and PLM systems
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance