Technical Program Manager, NPI, Semi

Technical Program Manager for New Product IntroductionThe Technical Program Manager for the New Product Introduction, Semi is a multifaceted role and is responsible for launching new/insourced content into the new Semi Factory Nevada during high volume production ramp. You will be managing the entire operational perimeter from kickoff, readiness, and execution through leading cross-functional teams composed of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, facilitating problem solving from issue definition to interim/final solution implementation and feedback. Your function as a planner and coordinator for new Semi variants and collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute all early build events. You will provide essential support for the NPI Team including generating Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) for new programs/variants, ensuring compliance throughout change control process, leading process optimization/continuous improvement, and coordinating with Production/Supply Chain/Inventory Control groups to optimize excess inventory. Persistence, attention to detail, dealing with ambiguity, and ability to build strong relationships are keys to success in this TPM role.ResponsibilitiesDrive MBOM creation, manufacturing/operations readiness, supply chain readiness, and implementation (builds)Scale mass production with high reliability, repeatability, and robustness targets to hit aggressive production ramp schedules with operation teamsParticipate in and lead various cross-functional Program and Manufacturing Readiness forumFunction as point of contact for all new variants and will lead from early builds through high volume production. Handover to sustaining teamDevelop workplans and build plans for early engineering validation units at pilot build facilityCoordinate with material planning, supply chain, program, and NPI technicians to support and execute builds at a pilot build facility and/or SFNVMBOM configuration for new variants and sustaining changes. Maintain day-to-day internal relations; point of contact for all BOM issues. Lead completeness and accuracy audits throughout the Program lifecycleEnsure excess inventory is properly accounted for at product launch and throughout the entire product lifecycleEstablish, evolve, and improve the process and policies, standards, and systems of BOM change managementRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years of manufacturing process, supply chain management, vehicle engineering, technical program management experienceStrong preference on prior automotive engineering backgroundTechnical experience in vehicle product development and program management is preferredFamiliar with Excel, PPT, Jira, Auto CAD, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar softwareStrong understanding of multidiscipline (Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial) engineering fundamentalsAbility to implement engineering first principles in problem solving methodologyBe agile to de-prioritize and prioritize based on program milestone and deliverablesCapability to lead with high ambiguity and undefined scopeExcellent communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally throughout the horizontal and vertical organization