Technical Program Manager

YOUR ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the end-to-end execution of custom and production-scale machine-building projects. This role is ideal for a technically driven leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering design, manufacturing, automation, and project delivery. The TPM will oversee all phases of machine development—concept, design, build, integration, and commissioning—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to spec while maintaining safety and quality standards.
 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Project Leadership & Planning
• Technical Execution & Risk Management
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination
• Machine Commissioning & Delivery
• Continuous Improvement
• Own project execution plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for machine-building projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment on technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering plans, design reviews, and specifications.
• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and scalability in machine development.
• Manage relationships with vendors, fabricators, and integrators to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Oversee procurement planning, BOM accuracy, and cost control.
• Provide clear project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Ensure machine performance meets functional and safety standards.
• Support field deployment, training, and service documentation.
• Lead lessons-learned sessions and implement best practices in project execution.
• Drive process improvements in machine design, prototyping, and scaling.

WHAT A GREAT FIT LOOKS LIKE 

• Education:
• Experience:
• Technical Skills:
• Soft Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering;
• PMP certification is a plus.
• 5+ years managing engineering or automation projects in machine design, custom equipment, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Proven track record in turnkey machine delivery from concept through commissioning.
• Experience working with CAD, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods (machining, welding, automation, robotics).
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, electrical systems, PLCs, motion control, and pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Familiarity with safety standards (CE, UL, ISO, OSHA) and risk assessments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under tight timelines.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative engineering environments.
• High degree of collaboration and autonomy while working with a group of highly skilled, committed and supportive peers
• Transparent culture with flat hierarchy where everyone of us is highly valued
• Development of your professional skills and knowledge by taking ownership of challenging tasks and responsibilities, supported by Leads and peers
• “Getting things done” attitude, and access to cutting edge technologies
• A guaranteed steep continuous learning curve from day one
• Complementary Health Insurance