Engineering Program Manager

FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FII in Houston, Texas is looking for a Program Manager to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining projects. This role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in program management within an EMS environment, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency in communication in both Mandarin and English. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and PMP certification will be preferred. The position offers the chance to manage cross-functional teams and oversee project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program management, design, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of new product development cycles.
• Excellent presentation skills in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept to production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for customer RFQ responses.
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Project budgeting

Risk management

Technical knowledge in design engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Position Overview

The role involves leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality electronic products in an EMS environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to generate RFQ responses for customers.
• Develop and maintain project plans, development schedules, and master build plans.
• Oversee sample builds, including PCBA, mechanical parts, and system-level components.
• Drive materials procurement, tooling, and factory capacity to meet customer demand.
• Manage and maintain strong customer relationships.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program management, design, or manufacturing of servers, PCs, notebooks, AIOs, tablets, or cell phones within an EMS environment.
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with design engineering tools for servers, storage systems, PCs, or notebooks.
• Strong understanding of new product development cycles.
• Proficient in project budgeting and risk management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in both Mandarin and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with enterprise servers, GPU servers, and AI servers.
• Basic proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project.