Technical Program Manager (PE_TPM A Group)-Houston,TX

Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced

Purpose of the position
Leading a team of engineers and technicians to optimize production process, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Project Planning & Execution
  • Define requirements, technical specs, deliverables, and timelines via cross-functional collaboration.
  • Allocate resources (human/material/equipment) to meet budget and deadlines.
  • Build schedules using Gantt charts/Critical Path Method (CPM) and track milestones.
  • Identify risks (technical/production/supply chain) and develop mitigation strategies.
  1. Technical Integration
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:
    • Translate technical specs into production workflows; resolve production issues (process parameters, equipment calibration).
  1. Process Optimization
  • Analyze production bottlenecks and propose improvements (e.g., automation, process reengineering).
  • Implement Lean/Six Sigma to reduce defects and costs.
  • Maintain technical documents (specs, SOPs, ECNs) and share knowledge via training.
  1. Resource & Cost Control
  • Monitor project costs (IDL/ DL labor/materials/equipment) to avoid overspending.
  • Provide data-driven insights (ROI, cost-benefit analysis) for technical decisions.
  1. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving
  • Lead root-cause analysis (e.g., 8D method) for defects and drive corrective actions.
  • Address customer feedback/ Passdown and coordinate recalls or improvements as needed.
  1. Project Closure
  • Coordinate final lesson learn, client acceptance, and handover.
  • Compile post-project reviews to document successes/failures and suggest process improvements, summary wish list.
  1. Innovation & Partnerships
  • Evaluate new technologies (equipment/materials/processes) for feasibility and impact.
  • Collaborate with F1 partners (TPM/ Ops/ NPO/ AME) for R&D and innovation.
Education and work experience
Educational Requirements
  1. Bachelor’s Degree
  • Engineering disciplines (priority): Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Computer Science, etc.
  • Management disciplines: Industrial Management, Supply Chain/Project Management (requires technical expertise or relevant experience).
Experience Requirements
  1. Industry Experience
  • Electronics Manufacturing: At least 3–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing (e.g., production line upgrades, technology transfers).
  • Process Knowledge: Familiarity with critical stages of manufacturing: assembly, testing, packaging.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain teams to execute technical projects.
  1. Project Management Experience
  • Project Leadership: Led or actively participated in 2–3+ technical projects with clear outcomes (e.g., efficiency improvements, cost reduction, process standardization).
  • Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana) and methodologies (PMBOK, Agile).
  • Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to identify technical, supply chain, or production risks and develop mitigation plans.
  1. Technical Experience
  • Manufacturing Engineering: Knowledge of manufacturing equipment (e.g., Automated Test Equipment, AOI, robotics), production line layout, and parameter optimization (e.g., OEE improvement).
  • Data Analysis: Experience using tools (Excel, Python, SQL, BI tools) to analyze manufacturing data and support decision-making.
Supervision
  • This position has several direct reports from manufacturing engineering crew members.
Working conditions
  • Office-based role, fast-paced work environment
  • This position must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies and be available to work non-core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations.
Skills:
  • Strong technical and analytical mindset.
  • Cross-functional communication and collaboration.
  • Results-driven with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving.

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