Engineering Program Manager

Technical/Functional Skills

* Strong technical background in mechanical or materials engineering, preferably in consumer or wearable product development.

* Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and exposure to softwood phase management

* Experience with tooling, injection molding, material selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM).

* Ability to lead and coordinate engineering builds, design iterations, and risk assessments across disciplines.

* Skilled in vendor management, Cap Ex planning, and supply chain coordination (in partnership with GSM and procurement).

* Proficiency in program scheduling, cost tracking, and deliverable ownership across multiple parallel projects.

* Strong cross-functional communication (XF) - effectively interfacing between design, engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, and executive teams.

* Exposure to product innovation and productization cycles, fostering alignment between design intent and manufacturable solutions.

* Familiarity with skills like risk mitigation, testing planning and coordination, and engineering handover processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

* Drive program execution from design concept through Prototyping

* Own program schedules, manage deliverables, identify risks, and drive mitigation actions.

* Lead cross-functional reviews-synchronizing design, engineering, operations, and supply partners.

* Partner with GSM and Operations teams on supplier engagement, capacity planning, tooling kick-off, and Cap Ex tracking.

* Monitor key Performance Metrics like - assembly yield, process stability, version management, schedule deviations, etc.

* Oversee change management, balancing quality, cost, and design trade-offs through iterative product cycles.

* Support cross-function alignment meetings, executive reporting, and communication of project status and risk profiles.

* Work closely with Engineering, Prototyping, Fabrication, Testing, and Factory-support teams

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

* Committed to meeting stringent deadlines

* Proactive driven and result oriented

* Ability to find solutions with network

Must Have

Soft goods Prototype Development, mechanical or materials engineering, , Polymer Prototyping, Fabrication, Testing, and Factory-support Design for Manufacturability (DFM / DFx),CAD (Rhino, Solid Works, Creo), balancing quality, cost ,Hardware Integration,Rapid Prototyping,Validation Testing and NPI / New Product Introduction, , Cap Ex planning ,assembly yield, process stability, version management, schedule deviations

Pre-Screening Questionnaire

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

* 10-15+ years of experience in hardware or accessories product development

* Demonstrated NPI and factory experience, including collaboration with Asian/overseas manufacturing partners.

* Proven history of managing multiple development programs simultaneously with measurable success in time-to-market and quality metrics.

* Excellent soft skills - proactive communication, stakeholder influence, presentation, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural collaboration.

* Highly organized, self-driven, and able to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while maintaining technical rigor.

Salary Range: $90,000-$145,000 a year

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TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.