NPI Project Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain team at 1X is responsible for building and scaling the global supplier network and operational infrastructure that powers our humanoid robots. We work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring highly complex electromechanical systems from concept to mass production. As part of the Supply Chain organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring new products transition smoothly from development into manufacturing.

Key Outcomes

• Ensure material readiness for all prototype, validation, and production builds through proactive planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Maintain inventory health by balancing material availability, excess inventory risk, and changing program requirements.
• Translate production schedules and engineering demand into actionable procurement and planning requirements.
• Drive successful NPI launches by establishing clear-to-build processes, BOM readiness, and supply chain risk mitigation plans.
• Improve planning system accuracy, reporting visibility, and operational execution through continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, and production control within complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple NPI programs simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and timelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supply, demand, inventory, and production data to drive decisions.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a structured approach to execution, risk management, and operational problem solving.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain operations, or NPI program management.
• Hands-on experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent enterprise planning systems.
• Experience supporting hardware manufacturing, electronics, robotics, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities with experience managing data-driven planning decisions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs from prototype through production launch.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, and engineering change management processes.
• Experience working with electronics, PCBAs, battery systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent analytics platforms.