Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualifications

About PROENERGY Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualifications PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions. Our Footprint PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers. In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent. In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof. In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power. And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary The Director Program, Sourcing NPI & Qualifications is responsible for coordinating and driving New Product Introduction and supplier qualification programs from initiation through production approval. This role manages schedules, milestones, risks, and cross-functional actions across Engineering, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Planning, Finance, and external suppliers. The Program Manager provides clear visibility to leadership and ensures projects follow the established qualification process. Reports To: VP Sourcing Work Location: 300 Executive Center Dr, Suite 101, Greenville SC, 29615 ; 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 ; 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211 ; 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301 or Remote United States Position Responsibilities Manage the portfolio of active NPI, second-source, and supplier qualification projects. Develop and maintain integrated schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths. Coordinate cross-functional activities and lead regular program reviews. Ensure required stage-gate deliverables are completed before projects advance. Track supplier readiness, tooling, samples, FAI, PPAP, testing, and production approval. Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed. Maintain the master NPI and qualification tracker and executive dashboard. Coordinate qualification costs, tooling commitments, and supplier milestone payments. Support continuous improvement and digital integration of the NPI process, including Microsoft Dynamics 365. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in program management, NPI, supply chain, supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering. Experience leading cross-functional programs in a complex manufacturing environment. Strong scheduling, risk-management, communication, and organizational skills. Experience with APQP, PPAP, FAI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or Dynamics 365 preferred. Gas turbine, aerospace, power generation, or heavy industrial experience preferred. Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa. Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre-employment drug screen. It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.