Technical Program Manager (Mechanical Hardware)

Hyliion; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Job summary

Hyliion is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs focused on additive technology and traditional power generation components. You will bridge engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and operations to move beta-stage designs into production.

The role emphasizes creating detailed project timelines, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with design, procurement, quality and external vendors. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
• 2-5 years of experience in a project coordination, project engineering, or similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, ideally within aerospace, robotics, or other technically complex fields.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end program execution for mechanical components, from prototype validation to initial production ramp.
• Partner with mechanical design engineers and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, tracking milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align engineering, operations, procurement, quality assurance and external vendors around shared goals.
• Coordinate testing and validation of parts, including mechanical, thermal, and durability testing in real-world power generation applications.
• Assist in supplier sourcing, DFM reviews, and process validation with AM partners. Track any ECRs resulting from modifications.
• Report regularly to leadership on program status, blockers, and key decision points.
• Deep dive into the Mechanical hardware program blocks.
• Track project milestones, tasks, and deadlines, proactively identifying risks and mitigating delays.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action items.
• Support the preparation of project status reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Maintain and organize all project-related documentation including specifications, change management, design documents, test reports, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date, accessible, and compliant with company standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing document control processes.

Skills

Program management

Mechanical hardware

Cross-functional leadership

DFM/DFMEA

Additive manufacturing

Testing & validation

Scheduling & milestones

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience in engineering/manufacturing environment

Job description

Job Purpose

The Technical Program Manager owns the planning and coordination of hardware programs focused on our additive technology and other traditionally manufactured power generation components. This role helps bridge the gap between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations—ensuring our beta-stage designs make a successful leap to production.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end program execution for mechanical components, from prototype validation to initial production ramp.
• Partner with mechanical design engineers and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, tracking milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align engineering, operations, procurement, quality assurance and external vendors around shared goals.
• Coordinate testing and validation of parts, including mechanical, thermal, and durability testing in real-world power generation applications.
• Assist in supplier sourcing, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews, and process validation with AM (Additive Manufacturing) partners. Track any ECRs resulting from modifications needed from design issues, testing, DFM or DFMEA activities.
• Report regularly to leadership on program status, blockers, and key decision points.

Project Coordination & Support

• Deep dive into the Mechanical hardware program blocks.
• Track project milestones, tasks, and deadlines, proactively identifying, flagging potential delays or risks, and actively problem solve to mitigate the risk in the delays.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
• Support the preparation of project status reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Documentation & Information Management

• Maintain and organize all project-related documentation, including technical specifications, engineering change management, design documents, test reports, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date, accessible, and compliant with company standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of document control processes.

Other duties as assigned may be assigned as required for this role.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include

• Education, Experience and Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a project coordination, project engineering, or similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, ideally within industries such as aerospace, robotics, or other technically complex fields.
• Skills and Abilities
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive and eager to learn with a strong work ethic.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at [e-mail].