Senior Hardware TPM - Robotics Operations & Build Readiness

Apptronik; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik in Austin, TX seeks a highly execution‑oriented Senior Technical Program Manager (Operations) to bridge Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance, driving new products from concept through production.

You will report to the Director of the PMO and lead cross‑functional design reviews, Build Readiness, and DFx initiatives, while tracking cost, risk, and schedule to ensure on‑time, quality launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of technical program management or operations leadership experience in hardware product development.
• Preferred: Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical products.
• Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS certification.
• Preferred: Experience with ERP, PLM, and program management tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations as the core stakeholder within cross-functional engineering programs from concept through production launch.
• Drive execution across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, IT, Facilities, Service, and Procurement, escalating risks and constraints to PMO and Operations leadership.
• Lead Build Readiness activities across prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and production builds with checklists for manufacturing, supply chain, tooling, and quality.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to flag long-lead items and resolve sourcing constraints.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product structures, EBOM-to-MBOM alignment, and change management within Siemens Teamcenter; use Siemens NX for DFx opportunities.
• Coordinate NRE expenditure tracking and supplier RFQs to align with program timelines.
• Identify operational risks early, drive mitigation plans, and present readiness status at reviews.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Hardware Program Execution

DFX

Systems & Tools Fluency

Executive Communication

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

PMP or equivalent program management certification

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Apptronik in Austin, TX seeks a highly execution‑oriented Senior Technical Program Manager (Operations) to bridge Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance, driving new products from concept through production.

You will report to the Director of the PMO and lead cross‑functional design reviews, Build Readiness, and DFx initiatives, while tracking cost, risk, and schedule to ensure on‑time, quality launches.