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 Masters degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

• 1015+ 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.