Technical Program Manager - Mechanical

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in TPM, Product Design Engineering, or Hardware Program Management.
• Strong experience in end-to-end mechanical component development, from concept to mass production.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes - Injection Moulding, CNC Machining, Casting, Stamping, and Sheet Metal Fabrication.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo/SolidWorks/NX), GD&T, DFM/DFA, and automotive product development.
• Strong program management, cross-functional coordination, supplier management, and risk mitigation skills.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical challenges into clear executive summaries.
• Adaptability: Comfortable managing ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Problem Solving: Strong root-cause analysis mindset (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams) for handling assembly or field failures.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) to vendor and factory sites.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Management: Track toolmaker progress, T1-Tn sample iterations, and factory readiness protocols at supplier sites.
• Internal Alignment: Coordinate daily activities between Mechanical Design, Thermal/CFD simulation, E/E Architecture, Quality, and Procurement.

Skills

CNC Machining, Casting, Injection Molding, Mechanical, Sheet Metals, Stamping, TPM, Technical Program Management