Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures. This role will 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.

Responsibilities:
* 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

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS in ME, Industrial Engineering, Business, PM, or related field
* 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
* Familiarity with automotive body systems (latches, hinges, actuators) or manufacturing processes
* Basic familiarity with 3D CAD or PLM systems (like 3DEXPERIENCE)
* Passion for autonomous tech and robotics is nice to have

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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