NPI Director

Job Title

NPI Director

Role Summary

The NPI Director leads the industrialization strategy for Assembly and Final Test technologies, overseeing the transition of new products from concept to high-volume manufacturing while optimizing material value add (MVA).

This role manages a multidisciplinary organization of approximately 50 people and drives cross-functional alignment with product, R&D and operations teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires 15+ years of hands-on experience in Semiconductor Assembly/Test and 5–7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large engineering functions.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include end-to-end NPI leadership, cost strategy, operational readiness, and building technical talent.

• Lead end-to-end industrialization and NPI for Assembly and Final Test (FT) technologies from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.
• Partner with Business Groups during product architecture to ensure Design for Excellence (DFX) and smooth technology transfer.
• Direct complex qualifications and ensure products meet capability, stability and manufacturability targets (e.g., Cpk ≥ 1.67, zero-defect reliability, optimized OEE).
• Define and enforce global handshake protocols between R&D and Operations to reduce friction during production ramps.
• Drive BOM second-source strategy and collaborate with Global Procurement to achieve material cost savings through substitution, localization and benchmarking.
• Perform competitive analysis and market benchmarking to maintain BOM cost competitiveness.
• Manage a matrixed team (~30 indirect labor, ~20 direct labor), implement succession planning and develop technical SMEs and future leaders.

Requirements

Key qualifications and capabilities required for the role.

• Minimum 15+ years of hands-on experience in Semiconductor Assembly/Test, with 5–7 years in senior leadership overseeing large engineering teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of advanced packaging technologies, materials science, and equipment automation.
• Master Black Belt proficiency in DMAIC / Six Sigma or equivalent; experience leading high-visibility technical incident response.
• Strong financial literacy with the ability to connect engineering decisions to P&L outcomes and MVA performance.
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills; proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and negotiate with global suppliers.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Nexperia

Headquarters: Cabuyao, Philippines

Nexperia is a global leader in semiconductor development with a focus on in-house production. The company boasts a strong international network and is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry, providing a dynamic environment for its employees.