Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager – Interconnect Role Summary As an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) on the Interconnect team, you will drive the end-to-end development, qualification, and ramp of custom, high-reliability connectors and interconnect assemblies. You will sit at the intersection of mechanical engineering, electrical/signal integrity, manufacturing, and global suppliers—leading programs from concept through prototype development, validation, and mass production. The ideal candidate blends rigorous program management discipline with a solid grasp of hardware manufacturing, tooling schedules, vendor operations, and budget execution. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Execution & Schedule Management Define, maintain, and drive the program schedule across all New Product Introduction (NPI) development phases (e.g., Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT) through ramp. Identify critical paths, manage technical trade-offs, proactively mitigate schedule risks, and track issues to closure across multi-tiered builds. Coordinate build allocations, sample logistics, and material readiness to ensure uninterrupted prototype and test execution. Partner closely with custom connector vendors, component suppliers, and assembly CMs to track build progress, tooling lead times, and yield improvements. Monitor factory-floor execution during development builds, drive corrective actions for line fallout, and ensure readiness for mass production volume. Manage readiness reviews for tooling, stamping, molding, plating, and automated assembly processes. 3. Cross-Functional Engineering & Validation Alignment Interface across cross-functional teams—including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Signal Integrity, Reliability, Quality, DFM/Tooling, and System EPMs to align on connector specifications and system integration milestones. Track environmental, mechanical, electrical, and reliability test matrices (e.g., insertion life, mating force, thermal shock, corrosion, impedance, high-speed performance) to ensure full design validation prior to ramp. Oversee the interconnect program budget, including prototype tooling, equipment, engineering validation samples, and test fixtures. Generate, manage, and track Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders (PR/POs) through approval, delivery, invoice reconciliation, and cost-tracking. Partner with Global Supply Management (GSM) and Finance to track capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx). Key Qualifications Hardware Program Management: 3+ years of technical program or project management experience within hardware product development, consumer electronics, or precision electromechanical components. Interconnect / Manufacturing Familiarity: Working understanding of connector manufacturing processes (e.g., precision metal stamping, injection molding/insert molding, plating, surface-mount soldering, automated assembly). Vendor / CM Management: Proven track record collaborating with overseas vendors and contract manufacturers, tracking schedules, and driving on-time delivery under tight deadlines. Budget / PO Oversight: Direct experience building program budgets, generating POs, managing material allocations, and reconciling deliverables. Validation Acumen: Experience tracking hardware design verification (DVT) testing, reliability standards, and failure analysis root cause investigations. Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex technical/schedule trade-offs for leadership. Preferred Qualifications Background in mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline. Experience with high-density, micro-pitch, or high-speed data/power connector architectures. Familiarity with enterprise PLM, ERP, and tracking tools (e.g., Agile, Windchill, SAP, Jira, Confluence, Keynote/Excel). Prior experience managing international suppliers in the APAC region. Mandarin language proficiency is preferred, but not required. Education & Experience BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr OSI Engineering