Hybrid Technical Program Manager – Automotive Interiors

HTC Global Services; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks a motivated Technical Program Manager or Project Engineer to drive hardware development in automotive seating and interior systems. The role coordinates cross‑functional engineering activities from concept through SOP, with a hybrid work arrangement four days in the office.

You will manage design reviews, risk, budgets, and schedules across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, ensuring timely launches and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies used in automotive interiors or seating.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of program management and project management principles.
• Background in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex engineering challenges to resolution, ensuring programs remain on track for Start of Production (SOP) and beyond.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to define requirements, scope work, identify risks, estimate budgets, and communicate program status.
• Support the full engineering product development lifecycle, including concept development, design, validation, integration, and industrialization.
• Identify issues during design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, and coordinate corrective actions to protect program schedules and product quality.
• Track program deliverables, identify system compatibility concerns, and recognize opportunities for integration and improved collaboration.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams and suppliers to support timely parts availability and build events.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings that support decision‑making, resolve bottlenecks, and mitigate program risks.
• Communicate risks and issues early and ensure mitigation plans are actively implemented.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team execution.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Mechanical engineering background

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks a motivated Technical Program Manager or Project Engineer to drive hardware development in automotive seating and interior systems. The role coordinates cross‑functional engineering activities from concept through SOP, with a hybrid work arrangement four days in the office.

You will manage design reviews, risk, budgets, and schedules across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, ensuring timely launches and high-quality outcomes.