NPI Operations Manager

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

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.

• 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

Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.

Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

• 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

• 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

• 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; elevate where needed
• Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
• Support continuous improvement of product development processes

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.