Technical Program Manager - Gas Engine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Carrollton, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Carrollton, Texas, location. For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services are tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense, and space systems sectors. Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

Requirements

B.A or B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering
Minimum of nine (9) years of professional experience in engineering programs involving technical, industrial, or energy systems, with at least four (4) of those years in direct management of complex technical or industrial equipment or energy system projects.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with program management tools and methodologies (MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar).
Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace, or similar productivity tools.
Strong product/program lifecycle experience with major industrial/energy equipment vendors, integrators, or end customers.

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience in gas engines, power generation, distributed energy resources, or large-scale industrial equipment programs
Experience with engine packaging, modular power systems, or balance-of-plant integration (fuel, exhaust, cooling, emissions, controls).
Experience supporting North American regulatory/certification requirements for power generation equipment.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification.
Familiarity with lean product development or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Japanese business culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program delivery for gas engine power generation modules, from concept through design, validation, certification, and customer delivery.
Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
Facilitate clear, consistent communication across all stakeholders, including executives, engineers, vendors, packagers, and customers.
Track progress against milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to schedule, cost, supply chain, and compliance.
Lead program reviews, status meetings, design reviews, and executive updates with clarity and accountability.
Track and analyze program costs to ensure alignment with the budget and broader business objectives.
Collaborate with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.
Coordinate and oversee system-level performance evaluations and validation activities for gas engine modules, ensuring alignment with design targets, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Coordinate engine supply from Japan and module/package development with North American packagers; align interfaces, scope, and responsibilities.
Own and manage the DoR and commercial/contractual framework with U.S. packager(s).
Support regulatory and certification activities (e.g., UL/ETL/NRTL, emissions compliance, and applicable state/local requirements) in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Support vendor and contract manufacturer/packager management to ensure schedule, quality, and cost targets.