Program Manager - Manufacturing

Job Title: Program Manager - Manufacturing
Duration- Fulltime Permanent
Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite from Day 1)
Job Description:
Must Have Technical/Functional Skill
" Strong experience in Program Management within Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development environments preferably in Medical Devices domain.
" Solid understanding of Product Design & Development lifecycle.
" Working knowledge of Engineering Analysis Tools.
" Experience with Design Controls and Change Management processes.
" Proven ability in Stakeholder and Supplier Management.
" Experience Plastics Engineering, Component Design, and Mold Design.
" Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
" Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast paced, cross functional environment.
" Digital literacy on MS Office Tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
Roles & Responsibilities-
" Lead end to end technical program management for manufacturing and product engineering initiatives.
" Drive Product Design & Development activities in collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
" Manage engineering analysis tools and support data driven decision making across programs.
" Oversee Design Change Control activities in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
" Plan and manage Change Management activities, ensuring controlled implementation of design and process changes.
" Coordinate Stakeholder Management, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
" Lead Supplier Management activities, including supplier coordination, technical reviews, and risk mitigation.
" Support Plastics and Component Design, including part development, validation, and manufacturability considerations.
" Engage in Mold and Tooling Design discussions, reviews, and readiness assessments.
" Track program milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality expectations.
" Prepare and present program status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.