Hardware Assembly Technical Program Manager (San Jose, CA- Remote)

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50d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware assembly programs across cross-functional teams. This role is critical in managing end-to-end hardware assembly processes from prototype builds to mass production， ensuring timelines, quality, fixture readiness, and cost targets are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in technical program management within hardware, preferably in assembly or NPI environments.
Strong understanding of hardware assembly processes, fixture development, and quality control systems.
Demonstrated ability to work hands-on in factory environments and partner closely with manufacturing teams.
Excellent project management, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Linear, Confluence, and PLM systems (Arena, Agile).
Ability to travel to the San Jose factory site frequently (up to 50%).
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Excellent problem-solving ability and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with server, crypto miners, consumer electronics, or other high-precision hardware products.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM/DFA principles.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional program management for hardware assembly across mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
Manage the development and deployment of assembly fixtures, SOPs, line layouts, and production equipment—including automation and AOI—to ensure they meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Coordinate with design engineering to define fixture specifications, validation criteria, and readiness for production use.
Oversee fixture fabrication, bring-up, and iterative improvements based on factory build feedback.
Support the Hardware Product Design team to plan and execute design and manufacturing process experiments.
Track progress against program milestones, identify risks early, and lead the development of mitigation plans.
Coordinate activities across NPI and factory operations teams to ensure seamless technical and manufacturing execution.
Facilitate communication between engineering and operations teams to drive efficient issue resolution.
Lead post-mortems and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future hardware builds and manufacturing strategies.
Actively support engineering builds in the factory, assisting directly with assembly, fixture operation, data collection, and issue reproduction.
Perform real-time root-cause analysis on mechanical, electrical, and process issues directly at the factory.
Participate in factory bring-up activities, including line readiness checks, equipment calibration, and process validation.
Tune assembly parameters, test limits, and tooling configurations in collaboration with manufacturing engineers.
Work closely with line operators and technicians to gather feedback, identify pain points, and implement process improvements.
Execute hands-on experiments on the production line, including DOEs, process trials, and characterization builds.
Collect on-line production data and analyze results to drive engineering decisions.
Participate directly in bring-up, debugging, and maintenance coordination for automation, test stations, and AOI systems.
Collaborate with equipment vendors during installation and troubleshooting.
Perform physical teardowns, support failure analysis, and prepare reliability samples directly in the factory.
Validate inspection criteria and refine quality gates with real units.