Global Technical Program Manager — Manufacturing Ramp & NPI

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Job summary

Ichor Systems seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs deploying manufacturing capabilities at multiple sites, including NPI and ramp readiness, across diverse locations including Fremont, CA.

The role requires strong program leadership, business case development, and executive communication to drive successful outcomes, with emphasis on system integration, orbital welding, electropolish, and test infrastructure across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven track record managing NPI and product development programs with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including system integration, test, welding, and surface treatment.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Manage end‑to‑end technical programs for manufacturing capability deployment, including NPI and product development initiatives.
• Volume Readiness: Ensure manufacturing sites are prepared to support ramp plans, including capacity modeling, equipment readiness, staffing, and process maturity.
• Manufacturing Readiness: Oversee installation and integration of systems across multiple sites.
• 5M&E Analysis: Conduct assessments of Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement, and Environment for site readiness.
• Project Management: Develop and maintain Gantt charts, timelines, and resource plans to track progress and dependencies.
• Business Case Development: Build and present ROI and strategic alignment analyses.
• Operational Scope Definition: Define processes and equipment requirements with stakeholders.
• Execution Strategy: Implement scalable execution strategies for capability rollout and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, supply chain, and site leadership.
• Executive Reporting: Deliver executive‑level summaries and dashboards to senior leadership.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure deployments meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Program management

Cross‑functional leadership

NPI & product development

Gantt chart development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Ichor Systems seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead cross‑functional programs deploying manufacturing capabilities at multiple sites, including NPI and ramp readiness, across diverse locations including Fremont, CA.

The role requires strong program leadership, business case development, and executive communication to drive successful outcomes, with emphasis on system integration, orbital welding, electropolish, and test infrastructure across sites.