| Location | Newark, CA |
Key Responsibilities
• Support development and continuous improvement of the Product Development Process (PDP)
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams
• Analyze workflows and identify process gaps, risks, and dependencies
• Develop process maps, governance documentation, KPIs, milestone definitions, and RACI matrices
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and drive action items to completion
• Support end-to-end product lifecycle activities from concept through launch
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen execution and organizational alignment
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Project/Program Management, or a related technical discipline
• 4-5+ years of experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, or program/project management
• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) and product lifecycle processes
• Strong analytical, process-mapping, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex stakeholder inputs into structured workflows and actionable plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive or EV industry experience
• Product Development Process (PDP) experience
• Systems engineering or requirements management experience
• Manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or product launch experience
• APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, or change management experience
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and advanced Excel
Top Skills
• Program Management
• Product Development Process (PDP)
• Cross-functional Product Lifecycle Management
• Process Mapping and Governance
• Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
Ideal Candidate
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and presenting to stakeholders at all levels
• Strong collaborator with a continuous improvement mindset
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Disqualifiers
• Requires constant direction or supervision
• Poor organizational or time management skills
• Uncomfortable presenting or facilitating discussions with stakeholders
• Limited experience working in cross-functional product development environments
Additional Information
• Occasional travel may be required between Phoenix, AZ and Newark, CA.
• Equipment will be provided based on business needs.
• Strong performers may have the opportunity for contract extensions and future conversion consideration.