Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures

Schedule: 9am - 5:30pm (fully onsite)

As a TPM for the Body & Closures team, you'll play a critical role in keeping engineering and hardware development efforts organized and on track partnering with mechanical engineers and external vendors to manage schedules, coordinate hardware builds, and clear technical roadblocks.

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• Timeline & Schedule Management: Build, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules for mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration

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• Supplier Coordination: Act as programmatic interface with external suppliers; track hardware build plans and coordinate part deliveries

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• Issue Tracking & Resolution: Maintain bug/issue trackers (e.g., Jira), follow up on RCA progress, and facilitate meetings to drive hardware issues to closure

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• Cross-Functional Support: Facilitate communication between ME, supply chain, manufacturing, and validation teams; track BOM maturity

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• CAD & Packaging Design: Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks

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• PLM & Release Management: Proficiency in managing the release of technical datasets and manufacturing drawings through formal PLM workflows

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Qualifications

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• 2 4 years in project management, TPM, manufacturing, or ME

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• Exposure to physical product development lifecycles (Design, Sourcing, Validation, Build) ideally automotive, robotics, aerospace, or consumer electronics

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• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple workstreams

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• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project

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• BS in ME, Industrial Engineering, Business, PM, or related field

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• Familiarity with automotive body systems (latches, hinges, actuators) or manufacturing processes

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• Basic familiarity with 3D CAD or PLM systems (like 3DEXPERIENCE)

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Bonus

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• Passion for autonomous tech and robotics

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