Senior NPI Planner
Job Summary
The Senior Planner (NPI) coordinates New Product Introduction activities from development through to volume production. This role aligns cross-functional teams, including engineering and supply chain, to ensure project schedules and material readiness. The position monitors capacity and risks to ensure successful product launches.
Responsibilities
- Manage NPI schedules and master plans
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams
- Monitor material readiness and capacity
- Risk mitigation and project tracking
- Support transition to volume manufacturing
Required Skills
- 7-10 years semiconductor/NPI experience
- Bachelor's in Engineering or Supply Chain
- ERP/MES proficiency (SAP/Oracle)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Cross-functional coordination
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain NPI schedules and master plans across engineering, wafer fabrication, assembly & test, and supply chain activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, procurement, operations, and suppliers, to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule.
- Plan and monitor material availability and production capacity for engineering builds, qualification lots, pilot runs, and production ramp.
- Track project progress, identify risks or bottlenecks related to materials, tooling, lead times, or manufacturing capacity, and work with stakeholders to implement mitigation plans.
- Coordinate project updates and communicate schedule changes with Program Managers, Business Units, and key stakeholders.
- Support the transition from engineering builds to volume manufacturing by coordinating production readiness, capacity planning, and production-ready Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Maintain accurate planning data, monitor key milestones, and prepare reports to support timely execution of NPI projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, production planning, New Product Introduction (NPI), or program management.
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication and/or OSAT (Assembly & Test).
- Experience using ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong planning, analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.