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New Product Introduction Manager

Akkodis, Mountain View, CA, United States


Akkodis is seeking a

New Product Introduction Manager (NPI)

for a

Contract

job with a client in

Mountain View CA 94043 (Onsite) .

Pay Range:

$40-$50/hour; rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Qualifications
Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ years in NPI, supply chain, or program management in automotive or electronics hardware programs.

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Skills

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work

Critical thinking skills

Thoughtful problem solving

Strong communication – verbal and written

Time management

Required

Experience managing material readiness across hardware NPI phases (EV/DV/PV) through SOP, including build support and ramp

Strong working knowledge of BOM maturity, part release workflows, and engineering change control (ECO/ECR) in a product lifecycle environment

Hands‑on experience driving supplier readiness (capacity planning, tooling status, lead‑time confirmation) and resolving material shortages

Proven ability to identify and mitigate supply risks (long‑lead items, single‑source dependencies, semiconductor constraints)

Working knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and supply planning tools (e.g., SAP, Teamcenter) and creation of dashboards/trackers for material visibility

Familiarity with semiconductor supply chains and allocation/constraint management

Experience partnering with contract manufacturers / build partners for prototype and production builds

Role Summary

The NPI Material Program Manager leads end‑to‑end material readiness and supply chain execution for new hardware programs from concept through Start of Production (SOP). The role drives supplier readiness, manages risk and change, and aligns cross‑functional teams to enable successful product launches.

Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Employees may be eligible for paid leave and holiday pay as applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including: The California Fair Chance Act; Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance; Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

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