New Product Introduction (npi) Manager

Join the Trackonomy Team! 

Want to be part of the next hyper-growth IoT story in Silicon Valley? Our seasoned leadership team has successfully grown the company 100x in four years while securing top VC investors like Kleiner Perkins and 8VC. We have paying customers and are rapidly scaling in the United States and Internationally. Are you looking for a high-energy, fast-paced, team-oriented environment that challenges your talents daily with cutting-edge technologies that solve global problems across multiple markets? Join the Trackonomy Team; we offer opportunities to talented professionals covering all engineering disciplines while creating unique opportunities for career growth. 

About Trackonomy 

Trackonomy aims to make people and organizations more productive through our next-generation operating system for the connected world. Our unique diversity of technologies allows us to create building blocks and vertically integrated, configurable platforms that enable our customers to drive digital transformation throughout their organization. We have a successful track record of leading initiatives at multibillion-dollar businesses in the Logistics, Industrial, Healthcare, Homeland Security spaces, and more. Despite being in strategic stealth mode, our solutions have been on ABC, CNBC, CNN, FOX, and even featured during US Senate hearings. In 2019 we joined Airbnb, Google, and Twitter as a recipient of the prestigious World Economic Forum Pioneer Award! We have raised over $250 million from top investors, including Kleiner Perkins and 8VC. Trackonomy is headquartered in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. 

Summary:

NPI Engineer

We are looking for a strong New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to join our Mexican manufacturing team. You will work closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams in San Jose to set up and build our products. The NPI Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful introduction of new products from conception to launch. This position requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities:

  1. Project Management:
  • Lead the NPI process from initial planning through to product launch, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk management strategies.
  • Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution.
  2. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Act as the central point of contact for all NPI activities, fostering collaboration and communication between different departments.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress, address challenges, and make key decisions.
  3. Technical Expertise:
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the NPI process, including design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and prototype testing.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and optimize product designs for cost-effectiveness and scalability.
  4. Quality Assurance:
  • Implement robust quality control measures to ensure that new products meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track product quality and reliability throughout the NPI lifecycle.
  5. Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce time-to-market, and enhance overall NPI efficiency.
  • Conduct post-launch reviews and gather feedback to inform future NPI projects and improve organizational learning.

Required Experience:

• A results-oriented and dedicated personality with proven creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Python programming language skills
• Excellent English language skills
• Proven experience (10 years) in NPI management or a similar role within a manufacturing or technology-driven organization.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully launching complex products on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, ERP systems).

Nice to Haves:

Knowledge of wireless protocols and hardware (BLE, Lora, Cell, etc.)

Ability to use E-cad tools (Altium, Eagle, Kicad)

knowledge of adhesives or experience designing enclosures

Familiar with SolidWorks and LabVIEW

Why Trackonomy Systems is a Great Place to work:

Culture and Belonging: Our company’s culture isn’t something you join, it’s something you help build. You will be a role model and live our Vision, Mission, and Values. 

Perks: Trackonomy Systems understands that personal wellness is one of the keys to a happy, healthy and productive work environment. We offer Platinum level Health benefits, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, Commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.  We also understand you are planning for the future, so we offer a Pre-IPO equity and 401k plan.

Career Growth: Trackonomy Systems is invested in the growth of our team members and understands that frequent, two-way feedback is critical to that growth. We encourage regular one-on-ones with your manager, a regular schedule of performance reviews, learning and development opportunities, whether that be towards being a great manager, being a great individual contributor, or a lateral move to gain breadth of knowledge and experience.

Trackonomy Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

We strive to provide a stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on merit and Trackonomy’s business needs.

Trackonomy Systems is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability while interviewing, please contact hr@trackonomysystems.com.