Technical Program Manager – Mechanical Engineering

Location: Long Beach (CA) |
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week |
Job Level: T2 |
Work Preference: Hybrid |
Job Code: 245848

We are seeking a motivated Technical Program Manager or Project Engineer to support the development of advanced automotive seating and interior systems. This role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering activities and driving hardware development programs from concept and design through validation, integration, and production launch.

The ideal candidate has a technical engineering background, strong project management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring program schedules, quality standards, and performance targets are met.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with four days per week in the office.

• Drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs remain on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to define requirements, scope work, identify risks, estimate budgets, and communicate program status.
• Support the full engineering product development lifecycle, including concept development, design, validation, integration, and industrialization.
• Identify issues during design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, and coordinate corrective actions to protect program schedules and product quality.
• Track program deliverables, identify system compatibility concerns, and recognize opportunities for integration and improved collaboration.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and suppliers to support timely parts availability and build events.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings that support decision-making, resolve bottlenecks, and mitigate program risks.
• Communicate risks and issues early and ensure mitigation plans are actively implemented.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development. Candidates with relevant internship or co‑op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle, including design, development, validation, integration, and launch.
• Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies used in automotive interiors or seating.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of program management and project management principles.
• Background in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience with automotive seating, vehicle interiors, or electric vehicle (EV) systems.
• Familiarity with AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience with performance testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management and collaboration tools.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional, matrixed environment.
• Systems‑oriented thinking, technical curiosity, and a commitment to execution and continuous improvement.
• Interest in automotive innovation and delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused products.

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, as applicable.

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