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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Technical Program Manager specializing in Lidar assembly and PCBA fabrication to join our dynamic team. As a Technical Program Manager you will play a crucial role coordinating with the test engineering team and contract manufacturers in ensuring the production lines for NPI and mass production meet product quality, delivery, cost and reliability of our Lidar product. Your expertise in mechanical assembly, adhesive dispense, SMT processes, optical assemblies, GR&R, equipment maintenance and calibration, failure analysis, OCAP, statistical process control and manufacturing execution system (MES) software will be vital in driving our manufacturing processes towards excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Bring up Lidar assembly line from NPI phase to mass production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives
Develop equipment and processes with contract manufacturer (CM) that meet product design specifications
Develop and analyze line design with contract manufacturer to meet annual production targets
Develop and track Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) metrics. Identify gaps and corrective actions needed to bridge to target performance
Manage BOM for production ramp and mass production
Collaborate with engineering and CM to install assembly line equipment, perform GR&R analysis, review work instructions and operator training requirements, and track yield, line availability and takt time
Drive DFM/DFA/DFT and PFMEA to ensure production manufacturability
Establish yield tracking / reporting methodology and drive corrective actions with engineering and CM. Identify yield bridge to line targets
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot issues and improve product performance
Ensure on time delivery from NPI through mass production
Drive the development and implementation of automation and line scaling supporting production volume projections
Manage quality in the line by routinely monitoring KPIs and present reports to operations and management teams
Prepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
Prior experience with TeamCenter, Jira, and Confluence
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical techniques and software tools such as JMP
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively
Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
Nice to have:
Prior experience with LiDAR systems
SolidWorks experience
What we offer:
Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard