Project Manager - Manufacturing - Menlo Park, CA

Project Manager - Manufacturing - Menlo Park, CA

Our client, a leading organization in hardware manufacturing and infrastructure, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. As a Project Manager, you will support cross‑functional manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive problem‑solving mindset.

Location: Menlo Park, CA (Hybrid Onsite)
Pay Range: $60-70/Hour

• Lead end‑to‑end manufacturing program management for custom cable and thermal NPI components, ensuring readiness across all build phases.
• Collaborate with design engineering, NPI project managers, and manufacturing partners to track and resolve issues impacting readiness and delivery.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation plans for subcomponents.
• Identify gaps or delays in the NPI process related to custom cable and thermal parts, and implement solutions to improve efficiency.
• Support the ramp‑to‑production transition by ensuring supplier capability, tooling readiness, and quality assurance.

• 5+ years of manufacturing or NPI program management experience in a hardware or infrastructure environment.
• Proven experience managing custom subcomponents such as cables, thermal solutions, or electro‑mechanical parts.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, build planning, and supply chain coordination.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent NPIs with shifting priorities and tight timelines.

If you are interested in this role, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!