Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures
Location: 300 Lincoln Centre, Foster City (Clawiter as needed)
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.
Timeline & Schedule Management: Build, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules for mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration
Supplier Coordination: Act as programmatic interface with external suppliers; track hardware build plans and coordinate part deliveries
Issue Tracking & Resolution: Maintain bug/issue trackers (e.g., Jira), follow up on RCA progress, and facilitate meetings to drive hardware issues to closure
Cross-Functional Support: Facilitate communication between ME, supply chain, manufacturing, and validation teams; track BOM maturity
CAD & Packaging Design: Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks
PLM & Release Management: Proficiency in managing the release of technical datasets and manufacturing drawings through formal PLM workflows
Qualifications
2 4 years in project management, TPM, manufacturing, or ME
Exposure to physical product development lifecycles (Design, Sourcing, Validation, Build) ideally automotive, robotics, aerospace, or consumer electronics
Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple workstreams
Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project
BS in ME, Industrial Engineering, Business, PM, or related field
Familiarity with automotive body systems (latches, hinges, actuators) or manufacturing processes
Basic familiarity with 3D CAD or PLM systems (like 3DEXPERIENCE)
Bonus
Passion for autonomous tech and robotics