Technical Program Manager, Mechanical or Manufacturing

Responsibilities: of the Technical Program Manager: • Manage complex hardware and mechanical product development programs from concept through production. • Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. • Drive project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk management activities. • Lead cross-functional teams to execute programs with changing requirements and aggressive timelines. • Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts between customer expectations and internal business objectives. • Coordinate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure on-time project delivery. • Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), capacity planning, and production readiness efforts. • Provide program updates, escalations, and status reporting to leadership and customers. Requirements of the Technical Program Manager: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • 4+ years of Technical Program Management experience within manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, or product development environments. • Proven experience operating in high-pressure, fast-paced, and highly ambiguous environments. • Strong customer-facing experience managing complex manufacturing programs. • Demonstrated ability to drive decisions, manage stakeholders, and influence without direct authority. • Experience balancing customer needs with internal engineering and manufacturing priorities. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation. • Strong project planning, risk management, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. • Willingness to travel 50-60% initially with occasional international travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China. • Preferred locations include Valley Green, PA; Santa Clara, CA; or Raleigh-Durham, NC. Compensation: for the Technical Program Manager: • Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 base salary • Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.