Hiring: NPI Project Manager, Supply Chain Company: Harbinger Location: Garden Grove, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:36:17 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •Demonstrated success managing shortages and material readiness for production continuity. •Strong track record leading complex, cross-functional projects, with the excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to align internal teams and suppliers. •Proven ability to operate independently, drive root-cause problem solving, and deliver results across competing priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. •Willingness to travel periodically to suppliers, service locations, or other operating locations as required. Required Skills: •This is a high-visibility, hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where none exists yet, and is comfortable being the single point of accountability for supply readiness on a fast-moving vehicle program. •Lead end-to-end supply chain planning for new product launches and platform ramps, from early design through first-unit shipment and into steady-state production. •Develop and maintain the master NPI / launch timing plan from sourcing through SOP/SORP and ramp-up. •Establish and continuously improve standardized NPI/SCPM methodologies, phase-gate processes, and repeatable playbooks, defining clear roles, escalation paths, and standard work across programs. •Champion for MRP and ISO implementation for the supply chain organization. •Drive shortage management: identify at-risk parts, coordinate expedites and alternate sourcing, and keep production lines running through supply disruptions. •Partner with Engineering to translate design and BOM changes into scalable sourcing and manufacturing plans, and manage the supply chain impact of ECOs/PCOs. •Coordinate cross-functionally across Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier Development to align supply readiness with production build schedules. Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with vertically integrated manufacturing environments and the interplay between in-house production and outside suppliers. •Knowledge of automotive or commercial vehicle supply chain KPIs and quality/compliance frameworks. •Operational familiarity with program management methodologies. •Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 3+ years of experience in supply chain program management, project management, or operations—ideally within automotive, EV, aerospace, or related manufacturing environments. Compensation: •$140,000 - $180,000 / year •Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!