Meta
NPI Operations Program Manager
$168K–$234K
Sunnyvale, CA · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years required; 12+ years stated as an additional qualification.
- Education
- BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related STEM discipline).
About the job
Leads cross-functional development, factory readiness, and mass production execution for Reality Labs consumer electronics accessories, coordinating engineering teams and manufacturing partners.
What you'll do
- Manage NPI and mass production plans, risks, status, and executive communications.
- Coordinate factory bring-up, supplier readiness, development builds, and production ramp requirements.
- Drive manufacturing feasibility, quality, cost, capacity, and go-to-market readiness across teams.
What they ask for
- BS in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- 7+ years in an operations-focused role for a consumer electronics device, with direct exposure to EVT/DVT/PVT development cycles.
- Technical problem-solving and analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Working knowledge of product architecture, engineering specifications, DFM/DFA, manufacturing processes, and consumer electronics supply chains.
Nice to have
- 12+ years in technically oriented Operations Program Management for a consumer electronics device.
- MS in Engineering or MBA with a technical undergraduate degree; experience with high-volume hardware NPI, JDM/ODM partners, or responsible AI practices.
Pay
$168,000/year to $234,000/year USD base salary; bonus and equity also stated without amounts.
Tools
Excel, EVT, DVT, PVT, SMT, FA, DFM/DFA, JDM/ODM
AI focus
Develop AI skills and integrate AI tools to redesign engineering and operational workflows for measurable efficiency, yield, or quality improvements, while following responsible AI practices.
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