Senior Program Manager, Engineering

About Fluid Logic

At Fluid Logic, we’re reimagining how humans hydrate. Our Intelligent Hydration systems combine cutting‑edge hardware with powerful software to optimize performance, health, and recovery—starting with elite athletes and expanding to everyday adventurers. We believe the future of wellness is precision‑driven, personalized, and always evolving—and we’re just getting started.

As Senior Program Manager, Engineering, you will own end‑to‑end execution for consumer electronic programs – from concept through ramp and sustaining – aligning Engineering, Design, Operations, and GTM teams. You’ll drive schedule, technical risk management, cost targets, and manufacturing readiness, and you’ll be accountable for leadership‑level communication and decision‑making velocity.

• Program leadership and accountability
  • Own integrated program plans (requirements → EVT/DVT/PVT → ramp) and drive cross‑functional execution against schedule, scope, quality, cost, and launch readiness.
  • Lead program governance: phase‑gate reviews, exec readouts, decision logs, and clear escalation paths.
• Systems Execution
  • Own integrated program plans (requirements → EVT/DVT/PVT → ramp) and drive cross‑functional execution against schedule, scope, quality, cost, and launch readiness.
  • Lead program governance: phase‑gate reviews, exec readouts, decision logs, and clear escalation paths.
• Risk, quality, and validation
  • Run end‑to‑end risk management: FMEA‑driven mitigation plans, reliability strategy, test coverage, and validation sign‑offs.
  • Partner with Operations to deliver DV/PV plans, reliability testing, and field issue triage.
• Manufacturing & supply chain leadership
  • Lead engagement with contract manufacturers and key suppliers: readiness plans, tooling milestones, build planning, yield tracking, and issue resolution.
  • Drive DFM/DFT outcomes and manufacturing ramp metrics (first‑pass yield, top defects, throughput constraints).
• Cost & launch readiness
  • Manage BOM/COGS targets, tradeoff decisions, and cost‑down roadmaps with Engineering + Ops.
  • Ensure launch readiness across packaging, labeling, regulatory, serviceability, and sustaining plans.
• Team effectiveness
  • Build operating rhythm that scales: templates, dashboards, meeting hygiene, and continuous improvement that reduces surprises.

• Programs hit EVT/DVT/PVT gates with clear exit criteria and minimal rework.
• Risks are identified early; mitigation plans are funded and executed.
• Builds run smoothly; yield improves predictably; top issues are closed fast.
• Concise communication focused on risks, decisions, and next steps.
• Product ships on time with quality, cost, and customer experience intact.

• BS in Mechanical/Electrical/System Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 6‑10 years in hardware program management/NPI/hardware systems delivery.
• Track record shipping multiple consumer electronics products from concept → ramp.
• Hands‑on experience leading EVT/DVT/PVT, phase‑gate governance, and cross‑functional delivery.
• Experience with CMs/suppliers, build planning, tooling milestones, and ramp execution.
• Strong systems orientation across ME/EE/FW/App dependencies.
• Excellent exec communication: tradeoffs, recommendations, and escalation with solutions.

• Regulatory exposure (e.g., FCC/UL/CE), reliability engineering, environmental testing.
• Experience with global supply chain constraints, dual‑sourcing, long‑lead planning.
• Medical/wellness or athlete‑performance product experience.

• Smartsheet, MS Office.
• Windchill, PLM.

This is a full‑time position based out of our El Segundo office, following a hybrid schedule. While some remote flexibility is available, we place a strong emphasis on onsite presence for collaboration, team engagement, and hands‑on work.

• Health & Wellness – comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – prepare for the future with our 401(k) plan. While we don’t offer a company match just yet, we’re committed to growing together.
• Unlimited PTO – trust our team to take time off…