Technical Program Manager, NPI

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the NPI master schedule, tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Production teams
• Organize and lead weekly NPI status reviews and executive reporting
• Coordinate Manufacturing and Build Readiness Reviews, including tooling and staffing
• Facilitate Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation and communication
• Monitor daily manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain issues during NPI builds
• Coordinate procurement and deployment of NPI tooling, fixtures, and test equipment
• Manage production firmware control-runs and implementation plans
• Track NPI-to-PVT transition readiness and manage production ramp risks

Requirements

• Experience in NPI Program Management from prototype through production ramp
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
• Experience with Engineering Change Order (ECO) and change management
• Ability to manage schedules, critical paths, and risk mitigation plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Drone, Aerospace, Robotics, or Consumer Electronics industries
• Direct involvement in DVT, PVT, and MP production ramp activities
• Familiarity with procurement, production planning, and inventory management
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (PFMEA, control plans, manufacturing validation)
• Technical background in hardware, software, or manufacturing systems
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies