Technical Program Manage Engineer (A Group FATP_PE_TPM)-Houston,TX

Purpose of the position
Leading a team of engineers and technicians to optimize production process, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.

 
Duties and Responsibilities          

1. Project Planning & Execution

2. Technical Integration

   • Translate specs into production workflows; resolve process/equipment issues.

3. Process Optimization

   • Analyze bottlenecks and drive improvements (automation, Lean/Six Sigma).

   • Maintain technical documents and conduct knowledge transfer.

4. Resource & Cost Control

   • Monitor project costs and provide data-driven insights for decisions.

5. Quality Assurance & Problem Solving

   • Lead root-cause analysis (8D) and drive corrective actions.

   • Address customer feedback and coordinate improvements.

6. Project Closure

   • Coordinate lessons learned, client acceptance, and handover.

   • Compile post-project reviews and wish lists.

7. Innovation & Partnerships

   • Evaluate new technologies and collaborate with F1 partners (TPM/Ops/NPO/AME) for R&D.

8. PRQ/CR Management

   • Schedule, report, and execute in MP phase.

9. MP Phase Operations

   • xVT issue tracking and improvement.

   • Review assembly/packing tooling, layout/process/HC.

   • Line readiness and audit.

   • UPH bring-up planning.

   • Coordinate build issue resolution.

   • Yield/MIL reporting.

   • FACA coordination and driving.

10. Define scope, specs, and timelines with cross-functional teams.

11. Allocate resources to meet budget and deadlines.

12. Build schedules (Gantt/CPM) and track milestones.

13. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

1. Industry Experience

• 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing (line upgrades, tech transfers).
• Familiar with assembly, testing, packaging processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, quality, supply chain.

2. Project Management

• Led 2–3+ technical projects with measurable outcomes.
• Proficient in MS Project/Jira/Trello/Asana; PMBOK/Agile methodologies.
• Proven risk identification and mitigation planning.

3. Technical Skills

• Manufacturing engineering: ATE, AOI, robotics, line layout, OEE optimization.
• Data analysis: Excel, Python, SQL, BI tools for decision support.

1. Strong technical and analytical mindset.
2. Cross-functional communication and collaboration.
3. Results-driven with a focus on process optimization and problem-solving.
4. Language Fluent in English, Mandarin is a plus.

Working conditions

• Office-based role, fast-paced work environment
• This position must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies and be available to work non-core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations.