Technical Program Manager

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn is seeking a TPM Engineer to lead a team of engineers and technicians focused on optimizing production processes and enhancing product quality. The role requires daily customer interfacing, strong problem‑solving skills, and effective resource management across multiple production lines.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage MILs, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals and

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams to optimize production processes.
• Familiar with MIL, RCA, and FACA methodologies.
• Strong communication with customers and cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for daily customer communications and issue escalations.
• Own, maintain, and drive the Master Issue List (MIL) across development and production.
• Manage daily/weekly yield reporting and coordinate cross‑functional efforts to meet targets.
• Lead structured problem solving including RCA/FACA and 8D processes for defects.
• Plan and track project milestones using CPM and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

MIL management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Gantt/CPM software

Job description

Position Title: TPM Engineer (Technical Program Manager)

Reporting to: PE Manager Department/Section: PE

Purpose of the Position

Leading a team of engineers and technicians to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role involves daily interfacing with customers, managing team resources and allocation, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve technical challenges (including MIL management, Yield reporting, and RCA/FACA), and align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Interfacing & Issue Management (MIL & Yield)

• Daily Customer Interfacing: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for daily customer communications, status updates, build reviews, and issue escalations.
• MIL (Master Issue List) Management: Own, maintain, and drive the Master Issue List (MIL) across development and production phases, ensuring timely updates, clear ownership, and closure of all open items.
• Yield Reporting & Analysis: Manage daily/weekly yield reporting, analyze yield loss pareto charts, and coordinate cross‑functional efforts to meet target yield rates.

Quality Assurance, Problem Solving & RCA/FACA

• Problem Solving & RCA/FACA: Lead structured problem‑solving initiatives, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Analysis / Corrective Action (FACA) processes (e.g., 8D methodology) for production defects and build issues, driving timely containment and long‑term corrective actions.
• Customer Feedback: Address customer feedback/pass‑down items and coordinate recalls or continuous quality improvements as needed.

Team Resource & Allocation Management

• Managing Team Resource & Allocation: Manage engineering and technician team resources, workload distribution, shift coverage, and task prioritization across projects and production lines to maximize team efficiency.
• Resource & Cost Control: Allocate resources (human, material, equipment) to meet budget and deadlines; monitor project costs (IDL/DL labor, materials, equipment) to prevent overspending.
• Data‑Driven Decisions: Provide data‑driven insights (ROI, cost‑benefit analysis) to support technical and resource allocation decisions.

Project Planning & Execution

• Define requirements, technical specs, deliverables, and timelines via cross‑functional collaboration.
• Build schedules using Gantt charts/Critical Path Method (CPM) and track milestones.
• Identify risks (technical, production, supply chain) and develop mitigation strategies.

Technical Integration & Process Optimization

• 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).
• Lean/Six Sigma: Implement Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and costs.
• Documentation & Training: Maintain technical documents (specs, SOPs, ECNs) and share knowledge via training.

PRQ/CR Schedule, Report, and Execution in MP Phase

NPI (New Product Introduction) Preparation

• Process Readiness: Ensure full operational and equipment readiness, evaluating line capabilities, tooling, and workflow setup prior to product bring‑up.
• Documentation Management: Author, review, and maintain standardized manufacturing instructions, process flow diagrams, control plans, and technical specification packages.
• Training Execution: Coordinate and lead comprehensive training programs for