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# NPI/Prototype Build Program Manager at Heron Power

Department: Engineering

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Scotts Valley, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 1, 2026

## Description

Heron Power is hiring an NPI/Prototype Build Program Manager to lead the transition from prototype builds to volume production. The role owns end-to-end build program execution, pilot technician hiring and development, build readiness, manufacturing transitions, engineering change cutovers, schedules, risks, yield, and program reporting. It requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 7+ years of hardware NPI, prototype-build, or manufacturing engineering experience, including 2–3+ years managing a technician or build team. The position is people-leadership and program-ownership focused, with a potential path to Head of Production.

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