Technical Program Manager, Automotive Hardware & Systems

Goken America; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional programs spanning hardware, software, vehicle systems, and product teams. You will translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, build schedules, define milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress with precision.

You will partner with engineering to manage NPI activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of hardware through PLM workflows. Strong leadership and analytical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management.
• 5+ years of experience with automotive closures, latches, or kinematic mechanisms.
• Knowledge of electrical latch systems and electromechanical component troubleshooting.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing electrical logs and diagnostic data in CANalyzer.
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down ambiguous technical problems into structured plans.
• Experience driving alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high-level view while delivering clear, structured, concise communication tailored to each audience.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules for mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration.
• Triage manufacturing and field issues and drive root cause investigations to closure.
• Act as programmatic interface with external suppliers; track hardware build plans and coordinate part deliveries.
• Maintain bug/issue trackers (e.g., Jira), follow up on RCA progress, and facilitate meetings to drive hardware issues for Closures.
• Facilitate communication between ME, supply chain, manufacturing, and validation teams; track BOM maturity.
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities and transition programs into stable production.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA.
• Ensure all impacted teams understand their requirements, dependencies, and delivery expectations at all times.
• Proficiency in managing the release of technical datasets and manufacturing drawings through formal PLM workflows.

Skills

Engineering experience

Technical program management

Automotive closures

Electrical latch systems

CANalyzer data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Structured problem solving

Clear communication

Education

BS/MS in engineering or CS

Job description

Goken seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional programs spanning hardware, software, vehicle systems, and product teams. You will translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, build schedules, define milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress with precision.

You will partner with engineering to manage NPI activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of hardware through PLM workflows. Strong leadership and analytical thinking are essential.