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Location:

Plantation, FL (preferred) or Austin, TX (onsite)

Employment Type:

Full-time Team:

New Product Introduction (NPI) / Process Engineering About the Role We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead advanced manufacturing process-development programs from early R D and prototyping through qualification and high-volume production. In this role, you will work closely with process, integration, equipment, and manufacturing engineers to turn complex technical developments into scalable, production-ready processes. You will drive program schedules, manage risks, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure processes meet technical and manufacturing-readiness requirements.

Location:

This is an onsite role based in Plantation, Florida, preferably. Exceptional candidates based in Austin, Texas, will also be considered, with approximately 30% travel to Plantation. Key Responsibilities Lead NPI and process-development programs from early research and prototyping through qualification and manufacturing transfer. Translate technical requirements and experimental results into clear project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functional teams across R D, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing. Manage program risks, technical issues, dependencies, and readiness gaps to keep development and qualification on schedule. Lead phase-gate reviews, drive timely decisions, and track action items through completion. Oversee validation plans, qualification documentation, and manufacturing-transfer deliverables. Establish program metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track process readiness, progress, and risks. Use AI tools and automation to improve reporting efficiency, identify risks, and accelerate program execution. Required Qualifications 5+ years of technical program or project management experience in NPI, process development, or advanced manufacturing. Experience in semiconductor, MEMS, nanofabrication, or a comparable technology environment. Experience driving programs from development through qualification and transfer to manufacturing. Ability to work effectively with process, integration, equipment, and optical engineering teams. Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and yield analysis. Strong communication, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and program execution skills. Ability to translate complex technical information into clear plans and actionable updates. Preferred Qualifications Experience with diffractive optics, surface-relief waveguides, advanced lithography, or AR/MR display technologies. Understanding of how process variation affects optical performance and product quality. Experience taking complex hardware products from concept to production. Familiarity with consumer electronics product development and manufacturing launch. Work Environment This role combines office-based program management with regular time on manufacturing floors and in cleanroom environments. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when visiting production and equipment areas.