What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI Operations Lead | Supply Chain Transformation position at Trail Blazer Consulting LLC?
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Hardware NPI Operations
Lead to support a major consumer electronics client. The ideal candidate
will have hands-on experience driving New Product Introduction (NPI) builds
from prototype through mass production, working directly with contract
manufacturers, and managing build execution and material readiness.
Must-Have Requirements
- 6 years of hardware NPI experience
- Deep understanding of EVT / DVT / PVT build phases
- Background in consumer electronics or high-volume hardware manufacturing
- Direct experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
- Strong SQL skills and data analysis capabilities
- Experience managing build execution, material readiness, and BOM/configuration management
Preferred Backgrounds
Candidates with experience at the following companies or in
similar environments are highly preferred:
- Consumer Electronics: Apple, Google, Amazon Devices, Fitbit
- Contract Manufacturers: Jabil, Flex, Foxconn, Sanmina, Celestica
- Product Domains: AR/VR, mobile devices, wearables, and consumer electronics
Candidate Submission Checklist
Please include the following details with every candidate
submission:
- Hardware products launched
- EVT / DVT / PVT experience
- Contract Manufacturer (CM) experience
- SQL and data analysis experience
- AI / automation experience, if applicable
Profiles We Are Not Looking For
Please do not submit candidates whose experience is
primarily in:
- SAP / ERP consulting
- Kinaxis-only consulting
- Supply chain planning
- Software project management
- Generic project or program management without hands-on hardware NPI experience
What We Are Looking For
We need a candidate who has
personally driven EVT / DVT /
PVT builds, collaborated directly with contract manufacturers, and
supported hardware products through the complete lifecycle—from prototype
development to production.
Priority:
Please share your strongest, closely matched candidates as soon as possible.
Candidates must demonstrate hands-on hardware NPI experience rather than general supply chain or project management expertise.
Salary : $65