Technical Program Manager I - Hardware

Quik Hire Staffing is seeking a Technical Program Manager I - Hardware to partner with cross-functional teams in defining and executing next-generation hardware products. The role involves managing industrial design deliverables, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring effective communication throughout the product development process.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and drive industrial design deliverables including specifications, DOE, and validation plans across multiple concurrent projects
• Work with cross-functional teams (industrial design, CMF, SMEs, system product development, reliability, operations) and other groups to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environment
• Manage delivery of ID CMF configurations for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines
• Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on program requirements, technical challenges, lead-times, and business needs
• Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams, leadership, and external customers
• Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and CMF design sprints
• Manage communication within and between internal cross-functional teams
• Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review
• Contribute to resource planning to ensure program success

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience working in a mechanical engineering or industrial design field
• Experience in first-party and/or second-party product development, defining requirements and developing products for mass production
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including design, prototyping, testing, and validation
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including industrial design, product development, and operations
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to identify and mitigate risks