New Product Introduction Project Manager (TERADYNE, Wisconsin)

Teradyne is seeking a New Product Introduction Project Manager to lead the operational transition of innovative product designs into scalable, high-quality production. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and electronic manufacturing services partners through NPI builds, product transfers, risk mitigation, and high-volume manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional internal and external teams to achieve operational readiness from NPI through high-volume manufacturing (HVM) at contract manufacturing sites
• Build alignment with senior leaders and contract manufacturing partners through clear updates, recommendations, and presentations tailored to every level of management
• Synthesize input from multiple teams, identify emerging issues, escalate when needed, and lead productive resolution across organizational boundaries
• Shape and oversee first-build, follow-on-build, and production strategies, including the capacity and resource plans required for successful execution
• Lead the NPI Operations team and contract manufacturing partners in developing and executing product-transfer plans for production sites
• Apply technical and operational expertise to resolve complex challenges involving operations, engineering, suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners
• Drive corrective actions to closure and strengthen operational processes and procedures through continuous improvement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to anticipate risks, protect project timelines, and keep critical deliverables on track
• Ensure all operational deliverables are complete and enable a smooth, sustainable transition of new products to the high-volume manufacturing team
• Use industry-standard project management tools and techniques to measure progress, track execution, communicate risks, and provide clear performance reporting

Requirements:

• Five or more years of operations experience in an engineering and/or project management role
• Working knowledge of inventory, capacity planning, material readiness, engineering, manufacturing, and financial considerations related to outsourcing electromechanical systems and PCBAs
• Operations and/or project management background with experience in product development in the high technology industry
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment and foster effective communication across functions and separate organizations
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project and operational risks
• Experience leading or coordinating teams across multiple geographic locations and time zones
• Operations experience partnering with Asia-based contract manufacturers on production setup, product transfers, and operational issue resolution
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent operations experience is preferred