Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures

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
• 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