NPI Operations Project Manager (TERADYNE, San Jose, CA)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced NPI Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in transforming products from concept to high-volume production. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, domain knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Projects: Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Volume Manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing partners to guide products through prototyping, pilot builds, and into high-volume production.
• Project Planning & Control: Develop detailed project plans, track progress, manage trade-offs, and enable timely decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify opportunities and risks, develop actionable plans to address them, and escalate issues when necessary.
• DFx & Production Transfer Readiness: Partner with DFx teams across compliance/safety, quality, manufacturing, test, assembly, and cost throughout development to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Product Builds: Oversee prototype and pilot builds. Manage product transfer to Contract Manufacturing partners.
• Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and relevant project updates to stakeholders at all levels; influence effectively without formal authority.
• Phase-Gate Reviews: Lead readiness assessments, review deliverables, and document lessons learned.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Engineering; MS/MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of Project Management leading complex technical projects.
• Domain Knowledge: Project management expertise; PMP preferred. New Product Introduction, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx experience are a plus.
• Outcomes Focused: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• PM Competency: Proficient in risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.
• Leadership: Comfortable leading global, multi-site teams and influencing across matrix organizations.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and systematic root-cause analysis expertise. Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or other continuous improvement disciplines.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal information synthesis skills.
• Nice to have: Experience in the semiconductor and/or ATE industry; familiarity with the Teradyne product family is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Engineering; MS/MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of Project Management leading complex technical projects.
• Domain Knowledge: Project management expertise; PMP preferred. New Product Introduction, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx experience are a plus.
• Outcomes Focused: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• PM Competency: Proficient in risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.
• Leadership: Comfortable leading global, multi-site teams and influencing across matrix organizations.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and systematic root-cause analysis expertise. Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or other continuous improvement disciplines.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal information synthesis skills.
• Nice to have: Experience in the semiconductor and/or ATE industry; familiarity with the Teradyne product family is a plus.

Skills

• Project Management
• New Product Introduction
• Process or Manufacturing Engineering
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $130,700-$209,000. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Schedule

This is an on-site employment opportunity.