NPI Operations Manager

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Santa Clara, California

48 - 73/hr

Santa Clara, California

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48 - 73/hr

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Arista Networks – NPI Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ months, long-term with strong conversion potential
Role Overview
The NPI Operations Manager drives hardware product development from early prototypes through release to manufacturing. About 75% of the role is NPI development and 25% is manufacturing support. Heavy cross-functional work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Ideal Background

Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

Relevant Mechanical Eng. Areas:
Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.
Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Must-Have Skills

3+ years managing hardware programs
Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
PCB manufacturing/program experience
Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
Executive-level communication and status reporting
Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
Familiarity with Agile project practices
Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
Build and drive the master program schedule
Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
Support continuous improvement of product development processes

Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

3+ years managing hardware programs
Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
PCB manufacturing/program experience
Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
Executive-level communication and status reporting
Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
Familiarity with Agile project practices
Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
Build and drive the master program schedule
Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
Support continuous improvement of product development processes

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