Director, Data Center Passive Materials NPI

Job Listing ID:

4478540

Job Title:

Director, Data Center Passive Materials NPI Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/23/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Job Description NPI strategy and execution Stand up and operate the passive materials NPI pipeline: intake ? prioritize ? spec ? qualify ? supplier readiness ? standards ? catalog/BOM integration ? forecasting enablement ? release gates ? rollout adoption. Drive "first-time-right" readiness for new builds and transitions (including multi-planar and new fabrics), reducing reactive shortages and supplemental BOMs. Release gates and validation Implement and operationalize a passive kit completeness gate (Rack Template ? BOM ? Cut Sheet/Patch Matrix), including enforcement mechanisms and measurable compliance. Ensure rack SKU "kit-of-parts" definitions include ride-along kit contents and are integrated into BOM tooling and build readiness checklists. Cross-functional leadership / governance Establish clear RACI and operating cadence across Design, Networking, Automation, HOM/SCO, Demand Planning, Delivery, and external partners/LVVs where applicable. Create governance for standards and templates: versioning, sign-off, audits, and change control. Build-acceleration NPIs Identify and land OCI-driven improvements not tied to fabric changes (e.g., new panels/hardware, cable labeling/color/serialization practices, kitting/packaging improvements, selective prefab), with measurable outcomes (time-to-deploy, defect reduction). Constrained parts and supplier readiness Own the Top Constrained Passive Parts program: alternate qualification strategy, supplier capacity/ramp plans, risk mitigation, and conversion into orderable/catalog-ready parts. Software + data systems enablement Partner with Automation/Tooling teams to translate standards/kit logic into scalable software capabilities (validation APIs, checksum/reconciliation, dashboards, exception workflows). Drive visibility with exec-ready metrics and dashboards (supplemental BOM rate, kit completeness pass rate, forecast late adds, build stop incidents). Responsibilities 10+ years (or equivalent) leading cross-functional programs and a team of

HW/SW/NW

engineers in NPI, supply chain readiness, infra hardware, data center deployment, or network/optical systems. Demonstrated leadership of programs spanning software systems + physical infrastructure (e.g., tooling, data models, validation workflows). Strong working knowledge of fiber/optical structured cabling concepts (MPO/LC ecosystems, polarity/keying, fanout/termination architectures, intra-rack vs inter-rack practices). Proven ability to drive alignment across engineering, operations, sourcing, and suppliers; ability to set process guardrails and enforce release readiness. Experience with data center network deployments (leaf/spine, fabric transitions, high-density rack builds) and understanding of rack-level constructability. Familiarity with BOM/cut sheet/patch matrix workflows and the failure modes that cause build stops (template gaps, ownership ambiguity, late adds inside lead time). Experience implementing release gates, catalog readiness controls, or "orderable + buildable" readiness checks for new parts. Background in supplier qualification, alternates strategy, and forecasting enablement for long-lead materials. Experience driving "build acceleration" improvements (prefab/kitting, labeling standards, error-proofing practices).

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