NPI Engineering Project Manager

VoltFremont, CA, US

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Job Description

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Volt is immediately hiring NPI Engineering Project Manager in FREMONT, California 94538

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Job Description :

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering Project Manager coordinates cross-functional efforts to execute NPI projects and ensure successful product launches.

This position works closely with headquarters Program Management, Global Alignment Team (GAT) PMs, local engineering teams, Manufacturing Program Managers (MPMs), and customers to manage project schedules, allocate resources, mitigate risks, and deliver on time.

This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and resource allocations.
Track deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions to ensure timely execution.
Lead build readiness reviews and coordinate execution of engineering and validation builds.

Product Development Support

Partner with design and validation teams during development phases, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer requirements.

Oversee engineering change orders (ECOs) and documentation to support product release.

Support cost, manufacturability, and scalability considerations throughout NPI

Risk and Issue Management

Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and monitor progress against critical paths.

Drive resolution of technical or schedule issues with urgency and accountability.

Cross-Functional Communication

Serve as the central point of contact for all project updates and escalations.

Provide regular reports and reviews to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and customers.

Collaborate with suppliers and customers to align on requirements, schedules, and deliverables.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

Coordinate with Quality teams to address issues during prototype and pilot builds.

Support lessons-learned reviews and process improvements for future NPIs. Required Skills / Abilities : (Example of skills set)

Proven ability to lead NPI projects from concept through mass production in the hardware industry.

Strong understanding of server hardware architecture, system-level validation, and the product lifecycle.

Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes, validation builds, and quality control systems.

Skilled in program management methodologies, including risk management, scheduling, and resource planning.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing groups.

Proficiency with project tracking and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence).

Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages spoken, bilingual in Mandarin a plus. Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Minimum 3 years of program or project management experience in technology or hardware manufacturing.. Physical Requirements : (Example of requirement)

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to access and navigate various departments within company facilities.

Ability to travel internationally.

This is a FULLY ONSITE position; must be able to report onsite daily.

Title : NPI Engineering Project Manager

Location : Fremont, CA 94538

Shift : 1st Shift; M-F 07 : 00 AM – 04 : 00 PM

Pay Range : $60.00 / hr.- $65.00 / hr..

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should  APPLY NOW  for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits :  Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following : health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at  hr_dept@volt.com .  Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt  does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Engineering Project Manager • Fremont, CA, US