Posted at: 31 March

Engineering Program Manager

Company

Arc.dev

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Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

Georgia, Worldwide

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Job Description

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Locations: Remote

Duration: 3 Months Contract on W2 (Possible extension)

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Program Manager to support our Hardware Design TPMs in driving engineering design deliverables, managing hardware component delivery, and creating development schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product development processes, familiarity with product design fabrication processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support Hardware Design TPMs in coordinating and driving engineering design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans

Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines

Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs

Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams and leadership

Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and design sprints

Manage communication within and between internal cross-functional and external partners

Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience working as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics

Experience working with overseas suppliers of hardware components

Experience in ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models

Knowledge of the phase gate approach to technology development programs

Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation, and characterization processes

Adept at communicating, planning, with a high level of attention to detail

Knowledge of program top issue tracking

Experience operating across multiple teams and programs

Experience with

Product design convergence and design lock

DFM and OK2XXX

Material drives to system builds

DOE and Build Matrix definition and planning

Scheduling and planning of HW engineering deliverables

Support Client program planning and build strategy

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a hardware engineering role

Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in technical program management in consumer electronics hardware

Experience working with a large number of cross-functional partners

Clear communication - Regular status - verbal and written

Nice-to-have Skills

Supplier management skills - work with overseas suppliers

Prefer Senior experience, happy to take an engineer who has experience in program management

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