Neros Technologies
Defense Technology
TechnicalProgramManager,NPI
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“Technical Program Manager, NPI at Neros Technologies. Skills: NPI Program Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Manufacturing Readiness, Production Ramp. Drive execution and alignment across NPI programs. Ensure products move efficiently from development builds to”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure products move efficiently from development builds to production ramp; Achieve critical manufacturing milestones on time; Ensure successful product introduction and readiness; Ensure deliverables are completed on schedule; Ensure ECO deployment; Drive rapid resolution of issues; Ensure alignment regarding releases and implementation plans; Track NPI-to-PVT transition readiness; Drive mitigation plans
Industry & Context.
Resolve blockers; Rapid resolution; Risk mitigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Own program execution across multiple teams, Drive schedules, Coordinate readiness activities, Resolve cross-functional blockers, Achieve critical manufacturing milestones on time, Own and maintain NPI master schedule, Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path items, Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams, Organize and lead weekly NPI status reviews, Consolidate program updates, action items, risks, and escalation topics, Coordinate Manufacturing and Build Readiness Reviews, Ensure deliverables, line readiness activities, staffing plans, tooling, documentation, and training are completed on schedule, Facilitate Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation, Communicate production impacts, Track ECO execution, Coordinate cross-functional actions for ECO deployment, Monitor daily manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain issues during NPI builds, Drive rapid resolution of issues, Escalate blockers, Coordinate procurement and deployment of NPI tooling, fixtures, test equipment, spare parts, and factory resources, Manage production firmware control-runs, Ensure alignment between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production teams regarding releases and implementation plans, Track NPI-to-PVT transition readiness and ownership transfers, Identify program risks, Drive mitigation plans, Maintain clear cross-functional communication on execution status and ramp health
Nice to Have
Drone, Aerospace, Robotics, or Consumer Electronics Experience, Experience supporting fast-paced hardware development and manufacturing environments, Direct involvement in DVT, PVT, MP, and production ramp activities, Familiarity with procurement, production planning, inventory management, and supplier readiness activities, Understanding of PFMEA, control plans, manufacturing validation, yield improvement, and corrective action processes, Ability to understand engineering discussions involving hardware, software, manufacturing, and test systems, Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies to improve execution efficiency
What You'll Do.
Drive execution and alignment across NPI programs
Ensure products move efficiently from development builds to
Own program execution across multiple teams
Coordinate readiness activities
Resolve cross-functional blockers
Ensure critical manufacturing milestones are achieved on time
Own and maintain the NPI master schedule
and critical path items
Drive alignment across Engineering
Ensure successful product introduction and readiness
Organize and lead weekly NPI status reviews
Consolidate program updates
Coordinate Manufacturing and Build Readiness Reviews
line readiness activities
Facilitate Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation
Communicate production impacts
Coordinate cross-functional actions required for ECO deployment
Monitor daily manufacturing
Drive rapid resolution of issues
Coordinate procurement and deployment of NPI tooling
Manage production firmware control-runs
Ensure alignment between Engineering
Track NPI-to-PVT transition readiness and ownership transfers
Identify program risks
Drive mitigation plans
Maintain clear cross-functional communication on execution status and
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams; Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional communication
Communication Scope
Executive reporting; Status reviews
Process & Methodology
NPI Program Management, Schedule management, Risk management, Milestone tracking, Critical path analysis
Full Job Description
Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment. As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing Are you a highly organized Technical Program Manager who thrives at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing operations? Neros is seeking a TPM to drive execution and alignment across our New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring products move efficiently from development builds to production ramp. You will own program execution across multiple teams by driving schedules, coordinating readiness activities, resolving cross-functional blockers, and ensuring critical manufacturing milestones are achieved on time. This role reports to the Head of NPI & Test and will be instrumental in helping Neros scale from rapid development builds to reliable, repeatable production. You should have the following NPI Program Management: Own and maintain the NPI master schedule, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path items from prototype builds through production ramp Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure successful product introduction and readiness Executive Reporting & NPI Reviews: Organize and lead weekly NPI status reviews, consolidating program updates, action items, risks, and escalation topics for leadership visibility Manufacturing and Build Readiness: Coordinate Manu
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