NPI Manager

NPI Program Manager

Forterra is building a world-class manufacturing, service, and supply chain organization and is seeking an experienced NPI program manager. In this role you will prepare manufacturing capacity to produce our core hardware products at internal and external sites. You will lead and drive technical, operational, and quality issues related to specific products or projects, often involving custom PCBA, semiconductor devices, enclosures and interfaces, that are tightly integrated to Forterra's custom firmware and software. You will work to ensure high quality, high yield, and successful execution of projects by collaborating with various teams, resolving technical issues, and interfacing between sourcing, hardware development, quality, and operations.

What you'll do :

• Prepare manufacturing capacity to produce core hardware and high level assemblies.
• Lead and drive manufacturing development programs. You will be responsible for the overall program success, including defining scope, developing plans, managing schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Cross-functional collaboration. Work with diverse teams, including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Manage risk. You will identify potential risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to keep programs on track.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders at all levels, including executive management.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, methodologies, and product quality.
• Work with external manufacturing partners, managing their performance and ensuring alignment with Forterra's standards.

Qualifications :

Mission-First Mindset - We put the needs of the mission and our customers first and understand that the US and its allies have no preordained right to victory in any future conflict.

Ownership Mentality - We're looking for owners; those who have a natural bias to assume responsibility, a healthy dose of skepticism, and contribute to a culture of performance.

Technical Aptitude and Intellectual Curiosity - We are first and foremost a technology company, working at the leading edge of capabilities like machine learning, autonomy, distributed networking, and multi-modal sensor fusion.

Structured Thinker and Problem Solver - Leading technical programs requires clear communication and well-thought-out plans. A solution-driven approach, the ability to distill complexity into its essential, digestible components, and the ability to supervise execution are critical to ensure mission success.

360 Degree Leader - We are a non-hierarchical organization with a matrix structure that is dynamic and evolving. We expect you to be self-aware enough to recognize your position of unstated leadership within the company. You should have a demonstrated ability to lead and influence people through both formal and informal constructs and in situations where there is lack of clarity across teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

Education & Experience :

US Salary Range $110,000 - $130,000. The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.