Technical Program Manage Engineer (A Group FATP_PE_TPM)-Houston,TX

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company based in Houston, Texas seeks an experienced engineering leader to optimize production processes and enhance product quality. The role entails leading a team of engineers and technicians, collaborating on project execution, and employing methodologies like Lean/Six Sigma. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is advantageous. The position demands responsiveness to after-hour emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with assembly, testing, and packaging stages.
• Experience working with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to optimize production processes.
• Collaborate on project planning and execution.
• Monitor project costs to avoid overspending.
• Conduct quality assurance and lead root-cause analysis.
• Evaluate new technologies for feasibility.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical mindset

Cross‑functional communication and collaboration

Results‑driven with a focus on process optimization

Fluent in English

Mandarin is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Leading a team of engineers and technicians to optimize production process, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges, and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
• Define requirements, technical specs, deliverables, and timelines via cross‑functional collaboration.
• Allocate resources (human/material/equipment) to meet budget and deadlines.
• Build schedules using Gantt charts/Critical Path Method (CPM) and track milestones.
• Identify risks (technical/production/supply chain) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Technical Integration
• Cross‑functional Collaboration:
• Translate technical specs into production workflows; resolve production issues (process parameters, equipment calibration).
• Process Optimization
• Analyze production bottlenecks and propose improvements (e.g., automation, process reengineering).
• Implement Lean/Six Sigma to reduce defects and costs.
• Maintain technical documents (specs, SOPs, ECNs) and share knowledge via training.
• Resource & Cost Control
• Monitor project costs (IDL/ DL labor/materials/equipment) to avoid overspending.
• Provide data‑driven insights (ROI, cost‑benefit analysis) for technical decisions.
• Quality Assurance & Problem Solving
• Lead root‑cause analysis (e.g., 8D method) for defects and drive corrective actions.
• Address customer feedback / pass down and coordinate recalls or improvements as needed.
• Project Closure
• Coordinate final lesson learn, client acceptance, and handover.
• Compile post‑project reviews to document successes/failures and suggest process improvements, summary wish list.
• Innovation & Partnerships
• Evaluate new technologies (equipment/materials/processes) for feasibility and impact.
• Collaborate with F1 partners (TPM/ Ops/ NPO/ AME) for R&D and innovation.

Education and Work Experience

• Electronics Manufacturing: At least 3–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing (e.g., production line upgrades, technology transfers).
• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with critical stages of manufacturing: assembly, testing, packaging.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Experience working with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain teams to execute technical projects.

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Engineering disciplines (priority): Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Materials Science, Computer Science, etc.
• Management disciplines: Industrial Management, Supply Chain/Project Management (requires technical expertise or relevant experience).

Skills

• Strong technical and analytical mindset.
• Cross‑functional communication and collaboration.
• Results‑driven with a focus on process optimization and problem‑solving.
• Language: Fluent in English, Mandarin is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Office‑based role, fast‑paced work environment.
• This position must be able to respond to after‑hour emergencies and be available to work non‑core hours or overtime to complete various projects without interruption to operations.