Hardware Engineering Program Manager - VPG
Core
Lead end-to-end hardware build execution and cross-functional engineering alignment for new product development in consumer electronics.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Engineering Program Manager
Builds
Consumer electronics hardware products
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware manufacturing
Required skills
Hardware program management, NPI build execution, Contract Manufacturer (CM) management, Cross-functional technical leadership, Failure Analysis (FA), Process validation (DOEs), Risk mitigation, Cross-timezone coordination
Preferred skills
Board-level (MLB) or System-in-Package (SiP) triage, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), AI tools for yield analysis and root cause analysis, AI-assisted dashboards, AI for FMEA and reporting, AI-enhanced project management workflows
Technologies
SMT, MLB, SiP, AI analytics tools, AI writing tools, AI project management tools
Responsibilities
Lead daily readiness of CM factories and build execution; Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams for factory validations and technical debugs; Drive CM performance and accountability for yield targets; Manage early-stage local development bridging design concepts to manufacturing plans; Anticipate and mitigate technical, schedule, and resource risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
