Technical Program Manager

CelLink Corporation • Georgetown, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

CelLink is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution of new product introductions from concept through full production. The role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, customer delivery, and other functions to turn product concepts into scalable products. It manages assigned programs through CelLink’s phase-gate development process and ensures they meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The position is 100% onsite when not traveling and is salaried exempt. Travel may be up to 20% to CelLink sites, vendors, integrators, and customer locations.

The role operates across both office and manufacturing environments. The office setting has minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues; the shop environment may involve high noise, moving equipment and machine-part hazards, nuisance dust, and exposure to chemicals used to run or maintain machines. Personal protective equipment may be required, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean-room frocks, with prescribed safety procedures followed.

CelLink develops flexible circuits for applications including electric vehicles and AI data centers. The company was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. It provides electrical systems to automotive OEMs and EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on engineering or operations experience in manufacturing.
• At least 5 years managing complex, multidisciplinary programs in high-tech, automotive, or similar industries.
• Proficiency with project planning tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet, or similar tools, and disciplined change control.
• Demonstrated success launching new products into production while meeting yield, quality, and cost targets.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to CelLink sites, vendors, integrators, and customer locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Background in EV systems, such as high-voltage battery modules, interconnects, or power distribution.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP/FAI, and other automotive-grade quality systems.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers, integrators, and partners.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority and drive accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage CelLink’s phase-gate product development process across assigned programs.
• Lead integrated teams spanning Applications, Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Development.
• Build and maintain master schedules, track risks and dependencies, and ensure programs meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable plans and production signals for Supply Chain and Operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators, escalate critical issues early, and recommend data-driven actions to keep programs on course.
• Oversee design validation, testing, and production trials; coordinate PPAP/FAI documentation and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and quality systems, safety requirements, and ethical policies, while fostering teamwork, discipline, and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level