Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures
Job in
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94404, USA
Listed on 2026-08-01
Listing for:
Ursus, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Technical Program Manager - Body & Closures
LOCATION:
Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $80 - $90/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
- 2 4 years in project management, TPM, manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, with exposure to physical product development life cycles (Design, Sourcing, Validation, Build) ideally in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project, and strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple work streams.
- Familiarity with automotive body systems (latches, hinges, actuators) or manufacturing processes, and basic familiarity with 3D CAD or PLM systems (such as 3
DEXPERIENCE).
As a TPM for the Body & Closures team, you'll play a critical role in keeping engineering and hardware development efforts organized and on track partnering with mechanical engineers and external vendors to manage schedules, coordinate hardware builds, and clear technical roadblocks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timeline & Schedule Management:
Build, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules for mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration. - Supplier Coordination:
Act as the programmatic interface with external suppliers; track hardware build plans and coordinate part deliveries. - Issue Tracking & Resolution:
Maintain bug/issue trackers (e.g., Jira), follow up on RCA progress, and facilitate meetings to drive hardware issues to closure. - Cross-Functional Support:
Facilitate communication between Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Validation teams; track BOM maturity. - CAD & Packaging Design:
Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA, NX, or Solid Works. - PLM & Release Management:
Proficiency in managing the release of technical datasets and manufacturing drawings through formal PLM workflows.
- 2 4 years in project management, TPM, manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Exposure to physical product development life cycles (Design, Sourcing, Validation, Build) ideally in automotive, robotics, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
- Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple work streams.
- Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- Familiarity with automotive body systems (latches, hinges, actuators) or manufacturing processes.
- Basic familiarity with 3D CAD or PLM systems (such as 3
DEXPERIENCE).
- Passion for autonomous technology and robotics.
SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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