Engineering Program Manger

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This is Nishanth from Flexon Technologies, and I have a suitable role for you so please go through it and let me know your thoughts.

Job Title: Engineering Program Manger

Location: Boulder, CO (Day1 Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) will lead cross-functional execution for softwood / accessory products from concept through engineering prototyping. The role requires strong technical depth, hands-on experience with NPI processes, vendor and factory engagement, and an ability to manage multiple line of business in parallel while ensuring high product quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

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, CapEx 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 CapEx 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

Education and Experience:

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

• 8–12 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.