Technical Program Manager Sensing

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In this highly visible role the successful candidate will be the resident factory expert in manufacturing process yields and overall factory readiness for mass this technical lead role your ability to combine knowledge of module and component manufacturing process integration problem solving failure analysis and process controls to deliver results is a must. The TPM will work in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design Supplier Quality Test Service and Engineering to ensure that top quality products and services from the factories and drive excellence across the full product life cycle.n

Provide total ownership of the factory output yield quality and readiness to ramp lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid quality issue early in development cycle. Maintain open issues and resolve prior to mass production. Provide leadership and drive yield u0026 operational excellence expectations with CMs through direct interaction continuous communication and continuous improvement efforts. Select best in class equipment efficiencies UPH MMR and material usage and drive implement across vendors Drive continuous yield improvement activities with CM performance through objective measurement systems as well as audits and line verification. Implement communication plan providing summary and corrective action plans through life cycle of products. Executive level status reports on a weekly cadence - Raise key concerns and options for resolutions to senior regular executive level communication updates on technical health of programs.n

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field n12 years of experience providing technical support of high-volume consumer electronicsnProven technical skills including experience and thorough understanding of wafer level component PCBA module assembly test pack-out processes and process integrationnHands-on in the factory processes with frequent time spent on the factory floornHighly motivated and able to drive issues to closurenIn-depth knowledge in quality methodologies with common tools including process capability statistical analysisnSkilled in DOE FMEA SPC failure analysis data analysis and justification of specificationsnUnderstand tolerance stack ups for assemblies and part levelnExcellent problem solver using structured problem-solving methodology to assign root cause plus develop and implement corrective and preventative actionsnExcellent interpersonal skill required and the ability to concisely understand and communicate issues and lead the team to a solutionnWorks on significant and unique issues where analysis of situation or data requires an evaluation of intangiblesnExperience analyzing complex or ambiguous situations and exercising independent judgment to drive resultsnCreates formal networks involving coordination among groupsnStrong communicator who can translate high-level goals into tangible action plansnExpert level de-bugging skills. Must have proven ability to tackle problems under tight time constraintsnExperience presenting technical findings recommendations and corrective action plans to executive leadershipnAbility to travel internationally 25%-35%.n

Masters in Engineering or related field. PhD is a knowledge of injection molding stamping plating micro-machining thin film coatings lens assembly lamination processesnExperience in sensing modules ARVR modules and product design is a plusnExperience with JMP Tableau or Six Sigma methodologiesnExcellent project/program management skills (planning cost delivery risk analysis).nExperience working in a complex organization