NPI Build Manager

Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia; onsite

Company

hirify.global develops client-to-cloud networking solutions for data centers, campuses, and routing environments using cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end NPI build execution at assigned contract manufacturing sites from prototype through market launch, including TQ builds and EFT units.
• Align with Hardware Engineering on NPI milestones, quantities, EFT requirements, priorities, and Time-to-Market commitments.
• Manage CM build schedules, priorities, capacity, readiness, materials, staffing, tooling, equipment, manufacturing, testing, engineering, debug, and rework resources.
• Drive CM execution, address schedule variances, enforce recovery plans, and serve as the escalation point for operational issues and critical-path roadblocks.
• Coordinate Hardware Engineering, NPI Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Planning, Quality, POMs, NPI Engineering, and CM teams.
• Maintain executive visibility into build status and risks, lead corrective actions and lessons learned, improve schedule predictability, and ensure mass-production PO readiness at Pre-Pilot.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, operations, program management, or contract manufacturing.
• Experience managing NPI builds and working directly with contract manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of NPI processes, build readiness, manufacturing operations, and schedule management.
• Ability to drive execution, manage competing priorities, and deliver against aggressive Time-to-Market targets.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to hold internal and external teams accountable.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role within NPI Engineering / Manufacturing.
• Work with Hardware Engineering, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional operational teams.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, innovation, quality, and work-life balance.