Engineering Program Manager

Our client, a leading global consumer electronics company, is looking for a Hardware Engineering Program Manager (HW EPM) to sit at the center of new product development for complex hardware systems and input devices.

In this role, you’ll drive a multi-functional team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, owning the plan, release, and delivery of flex boards and main logic PCB subsystems through the full product development lifecycle. It’s a great fit for someone with a solid Electrical Engineering background who loves solving complex hardware problems, keeping fast-moving teams aligned, and being the go-to person for build readiness and issue resolution.

You’ll blend hands-on technical depth with program management—owning schedules, running builds, working closely with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, and keeping leadership plugged into risks and progress.

• Responsibilities Lead cross-functional development for the main logic PCBA and related flex boards for hardware.
• Build and manage detailed program schedules, tracking milestones, dependencies, and risks across teams.
• Identify, prioritize, and drive resolution of project issues and risks, escalating when needed.
• Work directly with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, tracking deliverables and integrating their schedules into the overall program plan.
• Plan and execute product prototype builds, including material readiness, build matrices, and factory preparation.
• Own system-level flexes and boards:
• Run the internal design review process.
• Release designs to vendors and manage updates.
• Review design changes with cross-functional partners.
• Track materials and drive on-time delivery to final assembly.
• Establish and manage the daily build schedule and distribution plan for key builds
• Communicate status, risks, and big-picture context to project teams and leadership.
• Support international travel for key build events, as needed.

• RequirementsBS degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
• 1 years of experience in hardware engineering or operations/program management, including direct factory and/or build event experience.
• Experience in portable consumer electronics (phones, tablets, wearables, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with PCBA design, layout, and/or DFM is a strong plus.
• Solid technical background in EE; additional ME or Mechatronics experience is a bonus.
• Proven ability to run complex hardware builds, manage vendors, and keep multiple workstreams on track.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; comfortable presenting status and risks to stakeholders at different levels.
• High attention to detail and comfort managing complex build matrices and planning spreadsheets.
• Thrives in rapid development cycles and can stay calm and flexible in the face of constant change.
• Experience collaborating with Mechanical Engineering, Design, Systems Engineering, Reliability, Operations, and Marketing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for build events.

Contract : 9 months (W2)

Location: Cupertino, CA

Salary Range: $50-65 DOE