Hardware Assembly Technical Program Manager
Block
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $217,800 - $326,800 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- 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.
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.
- Experience with server, crypto miners, consumer electronics, or other high-precision hardware products.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM/DFA principles.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Flexible time off
- Modern family planning
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
hardware assemblyfixture developmentquality control systemsCNC machining3D printingsheet metal fabricationGD&TLean ManufacturingSix SigmaDFM/DFA
Soft skills
project managementorganizational skillscross-functional coordinationproblem-solvingcommunication skills