Job Description:
We are looking for a Technical Program Manager contingent worker in the Wrist NTI Team to support hardware and technology development and research across multiple projects and programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive combined mechanical, electrical and XFN schedules, builds, and DOEs at component, module, and final assembly sites.
• Frequent coordination with suppliers (foreign and domestic) to enforce development schedules, quality and component/service delivery.
• Effectively communicate status to engineering and management teams, identify potential risks and setbacks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interface directly with the supply chain, quality, engineering and vendor teams to drive development, including DFM, tooling/fixture processes, FAI/CPK qualification, electrical validation, test, reliability, production and shipment.
• Work cross-functionally to develop best practices and technology development processes in a quickly-changing and dynamic environment to ensure on time delivery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline, physics, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience as an Engineering/Technical Program Manager managing hardware programs from concept to mass production.
• Hands-on engineering program management experience driving system and module level development as an individual contributor.
• Experience working with CM/JDM/ODM suppliers or key component vendors.
• Problem-solving and organizational experience and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in first party product development, defining requirements and program constraints, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in building 0-to-1 consumer electronics in both JDM and CM vendor engagement models