Program Manager IV; NPI

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Manufacturing Engineering Regular Full-Time Boise, , US

6 days ago Requisition

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive technology, and countless devices used every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized for cutting‑edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

The Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI), leads cross‑functional programs that transition new photomask products, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities from development through qualification and production ramp‑up. This role partners with R&D, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to establish requirements, coordinate deliverables, and ensure production readiness. The Program Manager owns program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks, driving accountability and alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

This position requires a strong technical manufacturing background and the ability to lead through influence to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Photonics Boise facility. This is an on‑site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

• Lead NPI programs from initial scope and feasibility assessment through development, qualification, production ramp‑up, and handoff to manufacturing
• Translate customer, technology, and business requirements into defined program objectives, deliverables, milestones, and measurable success criteria
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans covering process development, equipment and material readiness, qualification, capability, and manufacturing readiness
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities, manage dependencies, and ensure clear ownership and accountability for program commitments
• Partner with engineering and quality leaders to establish qualification plans and production acceptance criteria, including yield, defect performance, process capability, cycle time, and customer specifications
• Identify and manage technical and operational risks, resource constraints, and schedule conflicts; elevate issues with recommendations and recovery plans
• Facilitate program reviews and readiness checkpoints, communicating progress, decisions, risks, and action items to stakeholders and leadership
• Monitor program costs and resource requirements against approved plans, partnering with functional leaders to address gaps and evaluate trade‑offs
• Align customer qualification schedules and launch commitments with internal development and manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure production handoffs include approved process documentation, operating procedures, training, control plans, and ownership for ongoing support
• Track performance during initial production ramp‑up and coordinate corrective actions until agreed acceptance criteria are achieved
• Strengthen NPI practices through standardized tools, reporting, lessons learned, and continuous improvement

• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, qualification, technology transfer, and production ramp‑up
• Knowledge of semiconductor, photomask, or comparable precision manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple work streams, dependencies, and competing priorities
• Ability to interpret technical information and…