Technical Program Manager (TPM) – Manufacturing & NPI

Tata Electronics; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics in California is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) responsible for delivering high-volume consumer electronics programs. This role involves leading program execution, managing customer communications, and driving alignment across various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in the field, demonstrating exceptional leadership and decision-making capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience launching complex, high-volume consumer electronics products.
• Proven ownership of SMT, FATP, NPI, and global production ramps.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills under ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution and customer communications.
• Drive program alignment across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Mentor and guide junior TPMs and cross-functional leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Manufacturing Systems

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, a global enterprise operating in over 100 countries across six continents. Our mission is simple yet powerful: To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with trust.

At Tata Electronics, we are redefining the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) landscape by delivering innovative consumer electronics products, services, and solutions. If you’re passionate about customer success, operational excellence, and driving strategic growth, join us to help shape the future of electronics manufacturing.

The Senior / Staff / Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) is a technical and operational leader responsible for delivering complex, high‑volume consumer electronics programs from concept through mass production. This role is the primary bridge between customers and India‑based manufacturing and engineering teams, accountable for execution excellence across SMT, System/FATP, NPI, and global production ramps.

This position operates with high autonomy, drives cross‑organizational alignment, mentors TPMs and engineers, and influences factory and product strategy. The role requires travel to India 3–4 times per year and approximately 15% overall domestic and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as thesingle‑threaded owner for end‑to‑end program execution
• Lead executive‑level customer communications, escalations, and trade‑off decisions
• Own program plans, critical paths, dependency management, and risk/MIL governance
• Drive program alignment across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and test

Manufacturing & NPI Execution (India‑Based)

• Lead SMT and System/FATP NPI builds and production ramps in India
• Ensure factory readiness across BOMs, material flow, capacity, labor, tooling, fixtures, and testing
• Drive resolution of complex build, yield, capacity, and schedule challenges
• Partner with factory leadership on capacity expansion and long‑term scaling plans

Process, Quality & Reliability Ownership

• Drive DFM/DFA strategy, manufacturability trade‑offs, and design readiness reviews
• Own yield, OEE, scrap, and defect reduction strategies across builds
• Lead FAI validation, RCA execution, and systemic corrective action closure
• Own REL testing scope, execution alignment, and results communication

Execution Cadence & Operational Excellence

• Establish and lead BOD/EOD, build reviews, and executive operating rhythms
• Ensure readiness for packaging, OQC, customer shipment, and ramp transitions
• Champion operational rigor, documentation, and continuous improvement across programs
• Own multiple concurrent programs or a flagship, high‑complexity product line
• Operate as a trusted customer counterpart and internal executive escalation owner
• Set execution standards, operating cadence, and best practices across factories
• Mentor and guide junior TPMs and cross‑functional leaders
• Influence manufacturing strategy, factory readiness models, and ramp frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
• 10+ years of experience launching complex, high‑volume consumer electronics products
• Proven ownership of SMT, FATP, NPI, and global production ramps
• Demonstrated success working with manufacturing and engineering teams
• Strong background in manufacturing systems, quality, and factory execution
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills under ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience influencing factory or product strategy at scale
• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent program/process certification
• Prior experience mentoring TPMs or leading TPM communities of practice