NPI Supply Chain Program Manager
Insight GlobalNPI Supply Chain Program Manager Location: Remote, PST Preferred Duration: 6M Contract + Extensions Pay Rate: $50-$60/hr Job Description We are seeking an NPI Supply Chain Program Manager with a strong engineering background to lead a highly visible, business-critical component qualification program supporting new product introduction and manufacturing. This individual will manage approximately 5,000 electronic components moving through the qualification pipeline , ensuring components are technically qualified, compatible with existing products, and delivered according to program and manufacturing timelines. Key Responsibilities Manage approximately 5,000 electronic components moving through qualification. Drive qualification of resistors, capacitors, switches, batteries, ASICs/CPUs/GPUs, PCBs/PCBAs, memory, power supplies, optical modules, and other electronic components . Work with engineering teams to ensure new or alternate components meet form, fit, function, electrical, and product compatibility requirements . Ensure components properly integrate with existing PCB designs, optical modules, and hardware platforms. Own qualification schedules, priorities, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery timelines. Partner closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering teams . Identify qualification bottlenecks or technical risks and drive teams toward resolution. Ensure critical components are qualified and delivered in time to support NPI and production. Provide clear program status, metrics, presentations, and updates to leadership. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline . Experience leading highly critical, visible, and complex technical programs with significant product or production impact. Experience supporting hardware NPI, component qualification, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering programs . Understanding of electronic hardware and components such as ASICs, CPUs/GPUs, PCBs, memory, power supplies, optical modules, and passive components . Experience managing complex schedules and deliverables across multiple engineering and manufacturing teams. Strong understanding of BOMs, engineering changes, ECO/ECR processes, and form/fit/function qualification . Strong program management, organization, risk management, and cross-functional communication skills. Strong Excel, PowerPoint, tracking, reporting, and presentation skills. Nice to Have Experience in networking, telecom, semiconductor, server, or other complex hardware environments. Experience qualifying alternate or second-source components. Experience with PLM systems and component lifecycle management.